How To Fix RSPLF421 - No entry in control table for planning sequences

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 421

• Message text: No entry in control table for planning sequences

What causes this issue?

Cannot find entries for the requested execution in the control table for
planning sequences. It is probably that the entry was deleted manually
in transaction RSBATCH or was deleted by the mechanism that runs in
transaction RSBATCH at regular intervals.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF421 - No entry in control table for planning sequences ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF421 indicates that there is no entry in the control table for the specified planning sequence. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when trying to execute a planning sequence that has not been properly defined or configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Table Entry: The planning sequence you are trying to execute does not have a corresponding entry in the control table (usually the table that holds the planning sequence definitions).
  Incorrect Planning Sequence Name: The name of the planning sequence you are trying to execute may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the planning sequence was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included the necessary control table entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the planning sequence may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning sequence or the control table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Table Entries: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSPLF for planning functions) and check if the planning sequence exists in the control table.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it has been properly transported.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Sequence Name: 
  
  Double-check the name of the planning sequence you are trying to execute. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the entry in the control table.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the planning sequence was recently transported, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects. You may need to re-transport or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning sequence has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to planning sequences for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSPLF (for planning functions) and RSPLFSEQ (for planning sequences).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RSPLF421 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Community Forums: Check 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 and resolve the RSPLF421 error in your SAP environment.