How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK071 - Inventory planner &1 is not assigned to a user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 071

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK071 - Inventory planner &1 is not assigned to a user ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK071 indicates that an inventory planner (identified by the placeholder &1) is not assigned to a user in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly in the Supply Chain Planning (SCP) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing User Assignment: The inventory planner has not been assigned to any user in the system. This can happen if the planner was created but not linked to a user profile.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to access the inventory planner.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the proper assignment of planners to users.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP1 (or the relevant transaction for your version).
  Check if the inventory planner is assigned to a user. If not, you will need to assign the planner to a user.
  
  
  
  Assign Inventory Planner to User:
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP1 to access the relevant planning book.
  Navigate to the "User Assignment" section.
  Assign the inventory planner to the appropriate user.
  
  
  
  Verify User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the inventory planner.
  You can check this in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP1, SU01, and others that may be used for user and planner management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user assignments and roles in APO.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the inventory planner is properly assigned to a user in the SAP system.