How To Fix RS_ADSO_MODEL078 - Planning is not allowed on aDSOs of the current flavor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_ADSO_MODEL - Messages related to the Datastore Object Backend

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Planning is not allowed on aDSOs of the current flavor

What causes this issue?

Planning is only allowed if the flavor of the DataStore object
(advanced) is either
* 'All characteristics are Key', or
* 'Direct update'

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?

Either deselect the 'Planning' flag or change the aDSO to one of the
flavors above.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL078 - Planning is not allowed on aDSOs of the current flavor ?

  The SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL078 indicates that planning is not allowed on the Active DataStore Objects (aDSOs) of the current flavor. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform planning operations on an aDSO that is not configured to support planning.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the aDSO you are trying to use for planning is not set up to allow planning operations. In SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA, aDSOs can have different flavors (e.g., standard, planning, etc.), and only certain flavors are designed to support planning functionalities.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the aDSO Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Locate the aDSO in question and check its properties.
  Ensure that the aDSO is of the correct flavor that supports planning (e.g., "Planning" flavor).
  
  
  
  Change the aDSO Flavor:
  
  If the aDSO is not of the planning flavor, you may need to create a new aDSO with the appropriate planning flavor.
  Alternatively, if you have the necessary authorizations and the aDSO is not yet in production, you might consider changing the flavor of the existing aDSO. However, this can be complex and may require data migration.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Object for Planning:
  
  If changing the aDSO flavor is not feasible, consider using a different aDSO that is already configured for planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for aDSOs and planning to understand the requirements and limitations associated with different flavors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform planning operations on the aDSO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Resources: Consider SAP training resources or courses that cover aDSOs and planning in BW/4HANA for a deeper understanding of the concepts and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RS_ADSO_MODEL078 error and successfully perform planning operations in your SAP environment.