/SCMTMS/PLANNING_SET609 - Planning profile doesn't exist; default settings are used

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLANNING_SET -

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Planning profile doesn't exist; default settings are used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLANNING_SET609 - Planning profile doesn't exist; default settings are used ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLANNING_SET609 Planning profile doesn't exist; default settings are used typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific planning profile that is required for the planning process. As a result, the system defaults to using standard settings, which may not be optimal for your specific business needs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Profile: The specified planning profile does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, being deleted, or being incorrectly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the planning profile is supposed to be defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning profile.
  Transport Issues: If the planning profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCMTMS/PLANNING or use the relevant configuration path in SPRO to check if the planning profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new planning profile or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Planning Profile:
  
  If the planning profile is missing, create a new one by navigating to the appropriate configuration area in SAP TM.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined in the planning profile.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SPRO under the Transportation Management section to ensure that the planning profile is correctly assigned to the relevant planning process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning profile. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management area.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the planning profile was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Default Settings:
  
  If you are okay with using the default settings temporarily, you can proceed with the planning process, but it is advisable to resolve the issue to ensure optimal planning.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PLANNING, /SCMTMS/PROF, and SPRO for configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed information on planning profiles and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.