How To Fix UPX127 - No more than eight planning folders can be executed at one time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPX - UPX: Sales Planning for CRM

• Message number: 127

• Message text: No more than eight planning folders can be executed at one time

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the settings for planning so that no more than eight planning
folders are displayed in one planning session. You can do this using one
of the following options:
Perform planning with fewer planning folders and more layouts.
Change the settings for the responsibilities of the planner concerned.
The limitation to eight planning folders only applies to planning
folders that are relevant for a planner according to that planner's
responsibilities. It does not apply to all the planning folders.
If you need more than eight planning folders in each case, you can
perform planning in the Web Browser, where there is no limit on the
number of planning folders. You find the appropriate URL in transaction
<LS>Settings for Planning Services</> (UPX_MNTN) under <LS>Settings for
Calling Up Planning</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPX127 - No more than eight planning folders can be executed at one time ?

  The SAP error message UPX127, which states "No more than eight planning folders can be executed at one time," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to execute more than eight planning folders simultaneously. This limitation is in place to ensure system performance and stability.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system's restriction on the number of concurrent planning folder executions. When a user tries to run more than eight planning folders at the same time, the system prevents this action to avoid overloading the server and to maintain optimal performance.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Limit Concurrent Executions: Ensure that you are only executing up to eight planning folders at a time. Review your current executions and cancel any unnecessary ones.
  
  
  Stagger Executions: If you need to run more than eight planning folders, consider staggering the executions. Run a batch of folders, wait for them to complete, and then run the next batch.
  
  
  Check for Long-Running Processes: Sometimes, long-running processes may occupy slots. Check if there are any stuck or long-running planning folder executions and terminate them if necessary.
  
  
  Review System Configuration: If you frequently need to run more than eight planning folders, consider discussing with your SAP Basis team or system administrator about the possibility of adjusting system parameters or configurations to allow for more concurrent executions, if feasible.
  
  
  Monitor System Performance: Keep an eye on system performance metrics to ensure that increasing the number of concurrent executions does not negatively impact overall system performance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this limitation.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BPC or BW for best practices on managing planning folder executions.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the limitations and best practices for executing planning folders to minimize the occurrence of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to manage the execution of planning folders effectively and avoid encountering the UPX127 error.