How To Fix PQ016 - Enter a valid plan version

PQ016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter a valid plan version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ016 - Enter a valid plan version ?

  The SAP error message PQ016, which states "Enter a valid plan version," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or other related modules where planning versions are utilized. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid planning version to be entered, but the version provided is either invalid, does not exist, or is not accessible in the current context.
  Causes of Error PQ016
  
  Invalid Plan Version: The version number entered does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Plan Version: The plan version may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plan version.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the visibility or usage of certain plan versions.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error in the version number could lead to this message.
  
  Solutions to Error PQ016
  
  
  Check Plan Version:
  
  Verify that the plan version