How To Fix UPP_PLAN002 - Select a planning package

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_PLAN - Message Class for the Planning Application

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Select a planning package

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPP_PLAN002 - Select a planning package ?

  The SAP error message UPP_PLAN002 ("Select a planning package") 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 or process without having selected a valid planning package.
  Cause:
  
  No Planning Package Selected: The user has not selected a planning package before executing a planning function.
  Invalid Planning Package: The selected planning package may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning package.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning environment that prevent the selection of a planning package.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Valid Planning Package:
  
  Ensure that you select a valid planning package from the available options before executing the planning function.
  Navigate to the planning area or the relevant screen where you can select the planning package.
  
  
  
  Check Package Availability:
  
  Verify that the planning package you are trying to use is available and correctly configured in the system.
  You can do this by checking the planning package settings in the configuration or administration area of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the planning package. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly select and use planning packages in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the system configuration or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP IBP or BPC to better understand how to work with planning packages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPP_PLAN002 error and successfully select a planning package for your planning activities.