How To Fix MPLAN007 - Only use values I or E (not &2) for selection option &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Only use values I or E (not &2) for selection option &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN007 - Only use values I or E (not &2) for selection option &1 ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN007 indicates that there is an issue with the selection options used in a planning transaction. Specifically, it states that only the values "I" (Include) or "E" (Exclude) are valid for the selection option specified in the message, but an invalid value (represented as &2) has been provided.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A selection option in a planning transaction (like a report or a planning run) is incorrectly set to a value other than "I" or "E".
  The user may have inadvertently entered a different character or value in the selection criteria.
  There may be a configuration issue or a bug in the custom code that is generating the selection options.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPLAN007 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Options:
  
  Review the selection options you are using in the planning transaction. Ensure that you are only using "I" or "E" for the relevant fields.
  If you are using a custom program or report, check the code to ensure that it is not generating invalid selection options.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  If you find that you have entered an invalid value, correct it to either "I" or "E" as required by the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program, review the logic that sets the selection options. Ensure that it only allows "I" or "E" as valid inputs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific planning transaction you are using. This may provide additional context on valid selection options.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various planning-related transactions, such as those related to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Production Planning (PP).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute the planning transaction, as sometimes authorization issues can lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the MPLAN007 error in your SAP environment.