How To Fix PCNTPM008 - Current plan cannot be released

PCNTPM008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCNTPM - Message class of total payment management

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Current plan cannot be released

What causes this issue?

The total payment plan configuration is not complete.

System Response

The total payment plan cannot be released.

How to fix this error?

To release the total payment plan, maintain the following attributes:
In the <LS>Organizational Assignment</> tab, configure the
organizational unit in <LS>Customized Organizational Structure</>
In the<LS> Item Structure</> tab, define the total payment item(s)
attributes

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 PCNTPM008 - Current plan cannot be released ?

  The SAP error message PCNTPM008, which states "Current plan cannot be released," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control within SAP. This error indicates that there are issues preventing the release of a current plan, which can be due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required data for the planning process may be missing or incomplete. This could include master data like material master records, bill of materials (BOM), or routing information.
  
  
  Locked Objects: The planning object may be locked by another user or process, preventing the release.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be set up correctly or may not be active.
  
  
  Errors in the Planning Run: There may have been errors during the planning run that need to be resolved before the plan can be released.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary