How To Fix PE802 - Displaying target plan line is possible only in the actual plan

PE802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Displaying target plan line is possible only in the actual plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE802 - Displaying target plan line is possible only in the actual plan ?

  The SAP error message PE802, which states "Displaying target plan line is possible only in the actual plan," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or display a target plan line that is not available in the current context, usually because the data being referenced is not in the actual plan.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Context: The error often arises when a user attempts to display or access target plan data while in a context that only allows for actual data. This can happen if the user is in a report or transaction that is designed to show actuals rather than planned data.
  Missing Data: The target plan data may not have been created or may not exist for the specific project or cost center being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to