How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL297 - Planning failed; no data changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL -

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Planning failed; no data changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL297 - Planning failed; no data changed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL297 Planning failed; no data changed typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a planning run is executed, but no changes are detected in the planning data. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  No New Transportation Requirements: The planning run may not have any new transportation requirements or changes to existing ones that would necessitate a planning update.
  
  
  Planning Parameters: The parameters set for the planning run may not be configured to allow for any changes, or they may be too restrictive.
  
  
  Data Locking: There may be data locking issues where the data being processed is locked by another transaction or user, preventing changes.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the planning run may not match any existing data, leading to no changes being detected.
  
  
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy or method being used may not be appropriate for the current data set, resulting in no changes.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transportation Requirements: Ensure that there are new or modified transportation requirements that need planning. If there are none, the message is expected.
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters: Check the planning parameters and settings to ensure they are correctly configured to allow for changes. Adjust them if necessary.
  
  
  Data Locking: Investigate if there are any locks on the data. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks and resolve them if needed.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the planning run. Make sure they are set to include the relevant data.
  
  
  Change Planning Strategy: If the current planning strategy is not yielding results, consider changing it to a more suitable one based on the data you have.
  
  
  Check Logs and Messages: Review the logs and messages generated during the planning run for any additional information that might indicate why no changes were made.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PLN for planning runs, and SM21 for system logs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Transportation Management planning processes for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.