How To Fix RSPLW040 - Planning sequence &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLW - Messages from planning modeler

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Planning sequence &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLW040 - Planning sequence &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSPLW040 indicates that a planning sequence specified in your request does not exist in the system. 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 function or process that references a planning sequence that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Planning Sequence: The planning sequence you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Sequence Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the planning sequence reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning sequence.
  Transport Issues: If the planning sequence was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to the target environment (e.g., production), it may not exist there.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Planning Sequence:
  
  Check the planning sequence name you are using in your request. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the name in the system.
  Use transaction code RSPLSEQU to view existing planning sequences and confirm that the one you are trying to use is listed.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Planning Sequence:
  
  If the planning sequence does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the appropriate planning transaction or by using the planning sequence creation functionality in SAP BW/BPC.
  If it was deleted accidentally, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the previous configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning function has the necessary authorizations to access the planning sequence. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the planning sequence was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been properly transported to the target environment. Check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to planning sequences for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPLSEQU: To manage planning sequences.
  RSPLFCT: To manage planning functions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP BW/BPC that might provide additional insights or patches.
  
  
  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 RSPLW040 error and implement a solution to resolve it.