How To Fix /RPM/PLANNING117 - Incorrect initiative type

/RPM/PLANNING117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/PLANNING -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Incorrect initiative type

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/RPM/PLANNING117 - Details

• The SAP error message /RPM/PLANNING117 Incorrect initiative type typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module, particularly when dealing with planning initiatives. This error indicates that the system has encountered an initiative type that is not recognized or is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Initiative Type: The initiative type specified in the planning process does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The initiative type may not be properly set up in the system, or there may be missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified initiative type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the initiative type entered by the user.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Initiative Type: Verify that the initiative type you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration