How To Fix PM279 - Planning level &1 is not maintained

PM279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Planning level &1 is not maintained

What causes this issue?

The planning level belonging to the planning type is not maintained in
the system.

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?

Correct your entries or maintain the planning level.
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PM279 - Details

• The SAP error message PM279, which states "Planning level &1 is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Project System (PS) when the system is unable to find a valid planning level for a specific operation or task. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Level: The planning level specified in the operation or task is not defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing entries in the planning level settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning level may not be properly configured in the relevant customizing settings, leading to the system being unable to recognize it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that reference the planning level.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the