How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK070 - Forecast planner &1 is not assigned to a user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Forecast planner &1 is not assigned to a user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK070 - Forecast planner &1 is not assigned to a user ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK070 indicates that a forecast planner (in this case, represented by &1) is not assigned to a user in the SAP system. This can occur in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly in the Supply Chain Planning (SCP) module.
  Cause:
  
  User Assignment: The forecast planner has not been assigned to any user in the system. This means that the system cannot find a valid user who is responsible for the forecast planning activities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the forecast planner.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning area or the master data settings that prevents the assignment from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign the Forecast Planner to a User:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/OM17 (or the relevant transaction for user assignments).
  Check the assignment of forecast planners to users and ensure that the relevant planner is assigned to the appropriate user.
  If the planner is not assigned, you can add the necessary assignment.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the forecast planner. This can be done by checking the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  If necessary, update the user roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the planning area to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Verify that the master data (like planning versions, key figures, etc.) is correctly configured and that the forecast planner is properly linked to the planning area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on managing forecast planners and user assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OM17 for managing forecast planners and SU01 for user maintenance.
  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 after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the forecast planner is correctly assigned to a user in the SAP system.