How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4272 - No template was found for predecessor &1; No successor will be created

/PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4 -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: No template was found for predecessor &1; No successor will be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4272 - No template was found for predecessor &1; No successor will be created ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4272 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of predecessor and successor relationships in the context of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it means that the system could not find a template for the specified predecessor, which prevents the creation of a successor.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Template: The most common cause of this error is that the template for the predecessor item is not defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or the specific planning object might not be set up correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data that are required for the predecessor-successor relationship.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the planning area or the specific planning object.
  Ensure that the