How To Fix KQ289 - Version &1 in CO area &2 not intended for use as plan version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Version &1 in CO area &2 not intended for use as plan version

What causes this issue?

In the central version maintenance, version &V1& in controlling area
&V2& is not defined as a
<DS:GLOS.3526B5EDAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Plan version</>.

System Response

The system rejects the entry of this plan version.

How to fix this error?

Use a different plan version, or go into the central version
maintenance for version &V1& in controlling area &V2& and select the
<LS>Plan</> indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ289 - Version &1 in CO area &2 not intended for use as plan version ?

  The SAP error message KQ289 indicates that the version specified in the controlling (CO) area is not intended for use as a plan version. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a version that is not set up correctly for planning purposes in the controlling module.
  Cause:
  
  Version Configuration: The version you are trying to use is not configured as a planning version in the controlling area. In SAP, versions can be set up for different purposes (e.g., actual, plan, forecast), and if a version is not marked as a planning version, you will encounter this error.
  Incorrect Version Number: The version number you are using may be incorrect or does not exist in the specified controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from accessing the version in the specified CO area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (or use the menu path: Controlling -> Master Data -> Versions).
  Check the version settings for the specified controlling area. Ensure that the version you are trying to use is marked as a planning version.
  If it is not set as a planning version, you can create a new version or modify the existing one to enable planning.
  
  
  
  Verify Version Number:
  
  Ensure that the version number you are using is correct and exists in the controlling area you are working with. You can check this in the same transaction (OKKP).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the version in the specified CO area. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Version:
  
  If the version you are trying to use is not intended for planning, consider using a different version that is configured for planning purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKP: Configuration of versions in CO.
  KP06: Change plan data for cost centers.
  KP07: Display plan data for cost centers.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on controlling versions and planning in SAP CO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to version management in CO.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KQ289 error and successfully use the appropriate version for planning in your controlling area.