How To Fix CP159 - Plan has parameter effectivity: Use Engineering Workbench

CP159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Plan has parameter effectivity: Use Engineering Workbench

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP159 - Plan has parameter effectivity: Use Engineering Workbench ?

  The SAP error message CP159, which states "Plan has parameter effectivity: Use Engineering Workbench," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production versions or planning scenarios that involve parameter effectivity.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to execute a planning transaction (like creating or modifying a production plan) that involves a plan with parameter effectivity, but you are not using the Engineering Workbench. Parameter effectivity is a feature that allows you to define different parameters for different versions of a product or for different time periods. This is often used in industries where products have multiple configurations or variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should use the Engineering Workbench (EWB) to manage the planning parameters. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Engineering Workbench: Navigate to the Engineering Workbench in your SAP system. This is typically found under the Logistics or Production Planning modules.
  
  
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