How To Fix PB104 - Not active planning type, maintenance not possible

PB104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Not active planning type, maintenance not possible

What causes this issue?

The current planning type is not markes as active in system table
T77POSBUD. You cannot, therefore, delete or change the data.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB104 - Not active planning type, maintenance not possible ?

  The SAP error message PB104 ("Not active planning type, maintenance not possible") typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting within SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS). This error indicates that the planning type you are trying to use is not currently active, which prevents any maintenance or changes from being made.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Planning Type: The planning type you are trying to use has not been activated in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or the planning type being deactivated intentionally.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the planning type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning type may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to it being recognized as inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Planning Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for planning types (e.g., Controlling or