How To Fix PB617 - Change planning number and perform the function

PB617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Change planning number and perform the function

What causes this issue?

A change for the following periods of the planning periods can be
transferred with the executed function. Changes since the most recent
function or data entry are taken into consideration and for the current
period no changes are noticed.

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?

Please change the planning value of a period and carry out the function
of data transfer directly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB617 - Change planning number and perform the function ?

  The SAP error message PB617 ("Change planning number and perform the function") typically occurs in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP) when there is an issue with the planning number being used in a transaction. This error indicates that the planning number you are trying to use is either invalid or not appropriate for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Planning Number: The planning number you are trying to use may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning number may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the planning number.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the planning number.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Planning Number: Check if the planning number you are using is valid. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or master data