How To Fix VMP_MSG177 - 'Plan as Designed' not allowed; working panel contains unsaved changes

VMP_MSG177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 177

• Message text: 'Plan as Designed' not allowed; working panel contains unsaved changes

What causes this issue?

You cannot perform 'Plan as Designed' operation for this assembly. There
are still uncommitted changes in the working panel.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Commit your changes in the working panel and perform 'Plan as Designed'
operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG177 - 'Plan as Designed' not allowed; working panel contains unsaved changes ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG177, which states "'Plan as Designed' not allowed; working panel contains unsaved changes," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning applications, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that there are unsaved changes in the working panel, and the system does not allow you to proceed with the "Plan as Designed" action until those changes are addressed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: The primary cause of this error is that there are modifications made in the working panel that have not been saved. The system requires that all changes be saved before proceeding with certain actions.
  User Interface Restrictions: The application may have built-in restrictions to prevent data loss or inconsistencies, which is why it does not allow the "Plan as Designed" action when there are unsaved changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save Changes: 
  
  Look for any unsaved changes in the working panel.