How To Fix UPB508 - Planning area &1 is not contained in the profile of user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB - BPS: Balance sheet planning messages

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Planning area &1 is not contained in the profile of user &2

What causes this issue?

You attempted to execute a function, which accesses the planning area
&V1&. Simultaneously, a planning profile is set for the user ID &V2&,
which you are logged onto the system with, in which planning area &V1&
is not contained. This situation can occur, for example, when you want
to work with a planning application which uses a predefined planning
area that is not contained in your planning profile.

System Response

The function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Switch to the planning environment and proceed in one of the following
ways:
Determine the active planning profile using the "i" button. Choose
<ZH>Goto -> Planning profile</> and assign planning area &V1& to the
planning profile determined.
Choose <ZH>Edit -> General overview</>, to get access to all planning
objects available in the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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