How To Fix UPF024 - Planning function &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Planning function &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to access planning function &V1&. However, the function is
not available in the system.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

This error can have various causes. Check whether one of the following
descriptions applies to the current situation, and carry out the
suggested tasks:
<ZH>Function name written incorrectly</>: You have entered the name of
the desired function incorrectly.
<ZH>Solution</>: Check your entry and correct the spelling of the
function name.
<ZH>Incomplete transport</>: The planning function exists in another
client or in another system, but was not transported into the current
client or the current system.
<ZH>Solution</>: Transfer the missing function with a subsequent
transport from the source client or system.
<ZH>Incomplete copy</>: The planning function is called up within a
planning sequence, which was created by copying a planning area or a
planning level, without copying the planning function &V1& which is
used by it.
<ZH>Solution</>: Transfer the missing function, by copying it in the
context of the planning level in which it was created, and inserting it
into the context of the current planning level.
If none of the described situations apply, then inform your system
administrator.

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 UPF024 - Planning function &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UPF024 indicates that a specified planning function does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when a user attempts to execute a planning function that has not been defined or is not available in the current planning environment.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Function: The planning function you are trying to execute has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Function Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the function name you are trying to call.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning function.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning function may be defined in a different planning area than the one currently being used.
  Transport Issues: If the planning function was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Planning Function: Check if the planning function exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning area and checking the list of available planning functions.
  Check Naming: Ensure that the name of the planning function is spelled correctly in your code or configuration.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the planning function has the necessary authorizations to access it.
  Correct Planning Area: Make sure you are working in the correct planning area where the planning function is defined.
  Transport Check: If the planning function was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Recreate the Function: If the planning function does not exist, you may need to create it again based on the requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 for checking planning functions in SAP APO or relevant transaction codes in BPC or IBP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing planning functions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPF024 error and implement the appropriate solution.