How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_PT017 - Planner & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_PT -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Planner & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT017 - Planner & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT017 Planner & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system cannot find a specified planner profile or user in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing entries, or issues with user authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planner Profile: The specified planner profile does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect User Assignment: The user trying to access the planner profile is not assigned to it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planner profile.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the planning area or the planner profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planner Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PPDS or /SAPAPO/RRP3 and verify if the planner profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the name being used.
  
  
  
  User Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is correctly assigned to the planner profile. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the planning area.
  Use transaction code SU01 to check user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planner profile. This can be done by checking the user roles assigned in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the planning area and the associated profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  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 /SAPAPO/PPDS, /SAPAPO/RRP3, and SU01.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or fixes.
  User Roles: Understand the roles and authorizations required for users in the APO environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/RRP_PT017 Planner & does not exist error message.