How To Fix PQ514 - Development plan & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Development plan & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Either the cursor is not positioned on a development plan or the
development plan has been deleted in another session or by another
user.

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 PQ514 - Development plan & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PQ514 indicates that a development plan does not exist for the specified object or context. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Quality Management (QM) modules, where development plans are used to manage and track the progress of projects or quality-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Development Plan: The most common cause is that the development plan you are trying to access or reference has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the development plan from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the development plan.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the project and the development plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Development Plan Existence:
  
  Verify that the development plan you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like CJI3 for project reports or CPS0 for development plans) and checking if the plan is listed.
  
  
  
  Create a Development Plan:
  
  If the development plan does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction for creating development plans in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to development plans in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the development plan. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all necessary links and references between projects and development plans are intact.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on development plans and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJI3, CPS0, or others related to project management and development plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error PQ514, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PQ514 error and implement a solution to resolve it.