GP504 - Planning of & is not supported in controlling area & in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Planning of & is not supported in controlling area & in &

What causes this issue?

In controlling area &V2&, it is not planned to keep the data bases in
currencies other than the CO area currency for fiscal year &V3& (see
customizing). However, the selected planning parameter attempts to
plan in transaction currency or in cost center/order currency.

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?

Select a planning parameter which allows cost planning in CO area
currency and not in foreign currencies, or
Correct your typing error

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP504 - Planning of & is not supported in controlling area & in & ?

  The SAP error message GP504 indicates that planning for a specific object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) is not supported in the specified controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when trying to perform planning activities that are not allowed due to configuration settings or data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not be configured to allow planning for the specified object. This could be due to settings in the controlling area or the planning version.
  Object Not Assigned: The object you are trying to plan may not be assigned to the controlling area in question.
  Planning Type Restrictions: Certain planning types may not be enabled for the controlling area or the specific object.
  Version Issues: The planning version you are using may not be set up correctly for the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant sections for planning and ensure that the object type you are trying to plan is supported.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the object (e.g., cost center, internal order) is correctly assigned to the controlling area.
  You can check this in the master data settings for the object.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Versions:
  
  Check if the planning version you are using is correctly set up for the controlling area.
  You can do this in transaction code KP06 (for cost centers) or similar transactions for other objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to planning in the controlling area to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KP07 (Cost Center Planning - Change), and KP26 (Activity Type Planning).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error GP504 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform planning activities in the specified controlling area.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GP504 error and implement a solution to resolve it.