How To Fix RSBPCZ_EXCEPTION020 - Publication type &1 and book type &2 are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCZ_EXCEPTION - Book Exception Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Publication type &1 and book type &2 are not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCZ_EXCEPTION020 - Publication type &1 and book type &2 are not supported ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCZ_EXCEPTION020 indicates that there is an issue with the publication type and book type you are trying to use in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). Specifically, it means that the combination of the publication type (&1) and book type (&2) you are attempting to use is not supported by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Combination: The primary cause of this error is that the combination of the publication type and book type you are trying to use is not defined or supported in the system configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the BPC settings or the specific publication type and book type may not have been set up correctly.
  Version Compatibility: The error may also arise if you are using a version of BPC that does not support the specific publication type or book type you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for publication types and book types in your BPC system. Ensure that the combination you are trying to use is valid and supported.
  
  Go to the BPC administration area and check the settings for publication types and book types.
  Ensure that the publication type you are using is compatible with the book type.
  
  
  
  Use Supported Combinations: Refer to the documentation or configuration guide for your version of BPC to find out which combinations of publication types and book types are supported. Use one of those combinations to avoid the error.
  
  
  Update or Correct Settings: If you find that the publication type or book type is incorrectly configured, update the settings accordingly. This may involve creating new publication types or book types if necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for your version of BPC for any specific notes regarding publication types and book types.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system setup and version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BPC Documentation: Review the official SAP BPC documentation for detailed information on publication types and book types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.