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

WSTRN052 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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