How To Fix UPB_CCP017 - This planning function can only be executed in "plng absolute vals" mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB_CCP - SEM Cost Center Planning: Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: This planning function can only be executed in "plng absolute vals" mode

What causes this issue?

You attempted to execute the planning function "Distribute first period
to all periods" in the planning of consumption values. However, the
function can only be used in the planning of absolute values.

System Response

The planning function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Go to the "Planning absolute values" mode and execute the planning
function again.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB_CCP017 - This planning function can only be executed in "plng absolute vals" mode ?

  The SAP error message UPB_CCP017 indicates that a specific planning function can only be executed in "Planning Absolute Values" mode. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when a planning function is not set up to run in the required mode.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The planning function you are trying to execute is designed to work only with absolute values, but it is being called in a different mode (e.g., relative values).
  The configuration of the planning function does not match the mode in which it is being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Function Settings:
  
  Go to the planning function configuration in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the planning function is set to be executed in "Planning Absolute Values" mode.
  
  
  
  Change Execution Mode:
  
  If you are executing the planning function through a user interface or a script,