How To Fix VQ284 - Planning should be consistent for info structure &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Planning should be consistent for info structure &1.

What causes this issue?

In the planning parameters of info structure &v1&, the planning type is
not set to 'consistent planning.
In product allocation, only the info structure entries with completely
filled features are read (these are the planning objects/members of the
lowest level of the planning hierararchy). During consistent planning,
values are only set for these planning objects/members.
Step-by-step planning (planning type 'I') can also be used for product
allocation. This involves the values at higher levels being stored
independently of one another. These entries are ignored by product
allocation.
At the higher levels of the planning hierarchy (not all features are
specified) the current product allocations and amounts of allocations
used are not specified. In some circumstances, this is necessary for
the product allocation planning process.

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?

In transaction MC7F, you should set the planning type for info
structure &v1& to 'consisten' ('K').

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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  Error Message
  VQ284: Planning should be consistent for info structure &1.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during planning activities in SAP, particularly in Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) or Demand Management when working with Info Structures. The message indicates that the planning data in the Info Structure is inconsistent or out of sync.
  Common causes include:
  
  Mismatch between planning versions: The planning data in the Info Structure does not match the current planning version or planning layout.
  Data inconsistency: The data stored in the Info Structure is incomplete or corrupted.
  Incorrect or missing planning parameters: For example, planning for a period that is not defined or planning for a product/location combination that is not maintained.
  Info Structure not updated: The Info Structure has not been updated after changes in master data or planning data.
  Planning run not executed properly: The planning run or data transfer to the Info Structure was interrupted or failed.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Versions:
  
  Verify that the planning version used in the planning run matches the version assigned to the Info Structure.
  Use transaction MC85 or MC86 to check and maintain planning versions.
  
  
  
  Update Info Structure:
  
  Rebuild or update the Info Structure to ensure it contains consistent and current data.
  Use transaction MC.9 or MC.7 to update the Info Structure.
  Alternatively, run the relevant report/program to update the Info Structure data.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Parameters:
  
  Verify that all planning parameters (periods, products, locations) are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the planning horizon and periods are consistent.
  
  
  
  Run Planning Again:
  
  After updating the Info Structure, rerun the planning process.
  Make sure the planning run completes without errors.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Corruption:
  
  If the problem persists, check for data inconsistencies or corruption in the Info Structure.
  You may need to delete and recreate the Info Structure or restore from backup.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to Info Structure planning inconsistencies.
  For example, SAP Note 123456 (example) might provide patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MC85 - Maintain Planning Versions
  MC86 - Copy Planning Versions
  MC.9 - Update Info Structure
  MC.7 - Display Info Structure
  MC.1 - Create Info Structure
  
  
  
  Modules:
  
  Sales and Operations Planning (SOP)
  Demand Management
  Logistics Information System (LIS)
  
  
  
  Reports:
  
  Planning run reports
  Info Structure update reports
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes related to Info Structure inconsistencies or planning errors.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error VQ284 indicates that the planning data in the Info Structure is inconsistent. The solution involves verifying planning versions, updating the Info Structure, checking planning parameters, and rerunning the planning process to ensure data consistency.
  
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