How To Fix /RPM/PLANNING035 - Missing financial category GUID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/PLANNING -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Missing financial category GUID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/PLANNING035 - Missing financial category GUID &1 ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/PLANNING035 Missing financial category GUID &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project Management or Resource Planning modules, particularly when dealing with financial categories in project planning or resource allocation.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to find a financial category associated with the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) provided in the error message. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The financial category may not be configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect GUID: The GUID referenced in the error may be incorrect or not exist in the database.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the financial category might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Financial Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for financial categories in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the financial category corresponding to the GUID exists and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify the GUID:
  
  Check the GUID mentioned in the error message to ensure it is correct.
  You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to look up the GUID in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any missing or inconsistent data.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to perform these checks.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the financial category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to financial categories and the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  SPRO: Customizing (to check configuration settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on financial categories and project planning.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing financial category GUID in your SAP system.