How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE114 - Enter a planner type or delete the planners

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Enter a planner type or delete the planners

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE114 - Enter a planner type or delete the planners ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE114 Enter a planner type or delete the planners typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the planner profile configuration. This error indicates that the system expects a planner type to be specified, but it is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planner Type: The planner type has not been defined in the system for the specific planning area or planning book you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planner profile may be incorrectly set up, leading to the absence of a valid planner type.
  Deleted or Inactive Planners: The planners associated with the planning area may have been deleted or marked as inactive, causing the system to throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planner Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/DP (for Demand Planning) or /SAPAPO/SNP (for Supply Network Planning) depending on your context.
  Navigate to the planner profile settings and ensure that a valid planner type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Planner Type:
  
  If no planner type is defined, you can create one by going to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP APO system.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/PLANNER to define a new planner type if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Planners:
  
  Check the list of planners associated with the planning area. Ensure that they are active and correctly configured.
  If any planners are no longer needed, consider deleting them or marking them as inactive.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify planner profiles and types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring planners and planner types in your specific version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP, /SAPAPO/SNP, and /SAPAPO/PLANNER.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PE114 and ensure that your planner types are correctly configured in SAP APO.