How To Fix KQ288 - Enter a plan version for planned results analysis

KQ288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Enter a plan version for planned results analysis

What causes this issue?

You have selected the indicator
<DS:DE.KKA_VERW_C>Actual and plan RA</>. If you do this, you must
enter a plan version.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a plan version in the <LS>Plan version</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ288 - Enter a plan version for planned results analysis ?

  The SAP error message KQ288, "Enter a plan version for planned results analysis," typically occurs in the context of results analysis in SAP Controlling (CO) when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a plan version to be specified, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specified plan version in the results analysis settings. In SAP, a plan version is necessary for the system to determine which planning data to use for comparison against actual results. This is particularly relevant in scenarios involving cost planning, revenue planning, or any other financial analysis where planned figures are compared to actual figures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ288 error, you need to specify a plan version in the relevant transaction or report. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction/Report: Determine which transaction or report you are trying to execute when you encounter the