How To Fix /RPM/PLANNING401 - Group GUID missing

/RPM/PLANNING401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/PLANNING -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Group GUID missing

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/RPM/PLANNING401 - Details

• The SAP error message /RPM/PLANNING401 Group GUID missing typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a Group GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) that is required for a specific planning operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Group GUID: The most direct cause of this error is that the Group GUID is not defined or is missing in the system. This could happen due to data inconsistencies or if the relevant planning group was not created or was deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning groups or the related settings in the RPM module.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were recent changes to the data model, it could lead to missing references.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning group, leading to the