How To Fix MA826 - Planning method "K" not allowed - info structure >$< contains prod.groups

MA826 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 826

• Message text: Planning method "K" not allowed - info structure >$< contains prod.groups

What causes this issue?

You have tried to set consistent planning for this information
structure.

System Response

Only level-by-level planning is allowed for information structures
which contain the characteristic "product group".

How to fix this error?

Use level-by-level planning for this information structure.
Note that you can plan a different information structure with
consistent planning and then copy the planned key figures into this
information structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA826 - Planning method "K" not allowed - info structure >$< contains prod.groups ?

  The SAP error message MA826 indicates that there is an issue with the planning method "K" (which stands for "K-Plan" or "K-Planning") in relation to an info structure that contains production groups. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a planning method that is not compatible with the characteristics of the info structure you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Planning Method: The planning method "K" is not allowed for info structures that contain production groups. This is because the K-planning method is designed for certain types of planning scenarios that do not involve production groups.
  
  Configuration Issues: The info structure may have been configured incorrectly, or the planning method may not be set up properly in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the info structure or the production groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Planning Method: If the info structure contains production groups, consider using a different