How To Fix RSBOLAP021 - Unknown Planning Sequence: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBOLAP -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Unknown Planning Sequence: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBOLAP021 - Unknown Planning Sequence: &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSBOLAP021, which states "Unknown Planning Sequence: &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue related to planning sequences in the BW system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Planning Sequence: The planning sequence specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the planning sequence was deleted or not created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning sequence.
  Transport Issues: If the planning sequence was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or the planning sequence itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Planning Sequence:
  
  Check the planning sequence name in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and checking the planning sequences under the appropriate InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning sequence. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Transport Planning Sequence:
  
  If the planning sequence does not exist, you may need to recreate it or check if it needs to be transported from another system.
  If it was supposed to be transported, verify the transport logs to ensure it was successful.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the planning area and the planning sequence. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to planning sequences for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  RSPLAN: Planning Functions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSBOLAP021 error and implement a solution to resolve it.