How To Fix WSTRN052 - MAP planning step &2 contains no planning characteristic for article

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTRN - Message for Prepack Creation and Planning Dialog

• Message number: 052

• Message text: MAP planning step &2 contains no planning characteristic for article

What causes this issue?

MAP <DS:DE.WISP_PLSCH>planning step</> &V2& for
<DS:DE.WISP_PLSZN>planning scenario</> &V1& does not contain a
<DS:DE.WISP_PLMER>planning characteristic</> for the article (MATNR).
This <DS:DE.WISP_PLMER>planning characteristic</> is required

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?

Review Customizing for MAP request (<DS:SIMG.WIS_PLAN_0181>Maintain
Interface for External Applications</>) or modify your merchandise and
assortment planning.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN052 - MAP planning step &2 contains no planning characteristic for article ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTRN052: MAP planning step &2 contains no planning characteristic for article
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the MAP (Material and Production) planning process when the planning step defined in the MAP does not have any planning characteristic assigned for the article (material) in question.
  In other words, the system expects that the planning step should include at least one planning characteristic (such as material, product group, or any other characteristic relevant for planning) to perform the planning run. If no such characteristic is assigned, the system cannot proceed with planning for the article, hence the error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  MAP (Material and Production Planning) uses planning steps to define how materials are planned.
  Each planning step must have planning characteristics assigned to it.
  Planning characteristics are attributes or keys that define the scope of planning (e.g., material, plant, product hierarchy).
  If a planning step lacks these characteristics, the system cannot identify what to plan for, resulting in this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the MAP configuration:
  
  Go to transaction /SAPAPO/MAP or the relevant customizing path for MAP planning.
  Identify the planning step mentioned in the error message (the placeholder &2 will be replaced by the actual planning step number or name).
  
  
  
  Assign planning characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the planning step contains at least one planning characteristic relevant for the article.
  Typical characteristics include:
  
  Product (Material)
  Location (Plant, Storage Location)
  Product Group
  Customer or other relevant planning keys
  
  
  Assign the necessary characteristics to the planning step.
  
  
  
  Verify the article master data:
  
  Confirm that the article (material) master data is correctly maintained and relevant for the planning step.
  Check if the article is assigned to the correct product group or planning relevant attributes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the planning:
  
  After correcting the planning step configuration, re-execute the MAP planning run.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when customizing MAP planning steps or when new materials are introduced without updating the planning steps accordingly.
  Always ensure that planning steps are aligned with the characteristics of the materials to be planned.
  Refer to SAP documentation on MAP planning and planning characteristics for detailed guidance.
  If you are unsure about the planning characteristics, consult with your SAP APO/MM consultant or check the system documentation.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WSTRN052: MAP planning step &2 contains no planning characteristic for article
  
  
  Cause
  Planning step lacks assigned planning characteristics for the article
  
  
  Solution
  Assign appropriate planning characteristics to the planning step in MAP configuration
  
  
  Transaction/Path
  /SAPAPO/MAP or relevant customizing for MAP planning steps
  
  
  Notes
  Verify article master data and planning step alignment
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact customizing path or steps, please let me know your SAP APO version or system details!