How To Fix PQ780 - Selected plan status not permitted

PQ780 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 780

• Message text: Selected plan status not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ780 - Selected plan status not permitted ?

  The SAP error message PQ780 ("Selected plan status not permitted") typically occurs in the context of Production Planning (PP) or Project System (PS) modules when a user attempts to perform an action on a plan that is not in a valid status for that action. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to release a production order, change a plan, or perform other operations that require the plan to be in a specific status.
  Causes:
  
  Plan Status: The plan you are trying to work with is in a status that does not allow the action you are attempting. For example, if the plan is in a "Blocked" or "Completed" status, you may not be able to release or modify it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on plans in certain statuses.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict certain actions based on the status