How To Fix QP428 - Sequences are not available in plan category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Sequences are not available in plan category &

What causes this issue?

No sequences are available in the plan being processed.

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?

Confirm the warning. You can then make another selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP428 - Sequences are not available in plan category & ?

  The SAP error message QP428, which states "Sequences are not available in plan category &," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) and Production Planning (PP) modules when there is an issue with the planning category configuration or the sequence of operations in a production plan.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the planning category does not have any sequences defined. This can happen if the configuration for the planning category is incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data related to the planning category or the sequences may not be set up properly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sequences in the specified planning category.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or parameters that are not correctly configured, leading to the unavailability of sequences.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning category in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the sequences are correctly defined and assigned to the planning category in question.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the relevant master data (like routing, work centers, etc.) is correctly set up and linked to the planning category.
  Check if the sequences are defined in the routing or production version.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sequences. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific planning category and sequences to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues 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:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  C223: For checking and maintaining sequences.
  C201: For routing and production version maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, 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 QP428 error and implement a solution to resolve it.