How To Fix WSTRN053 - MAP planning step &2 contains no planning characteristic for color

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

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

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 color (COLOR). This
<DS:DE.WISP_PLMER>planning characteristic</> is required and should
have the same name of the characteristic used for the color.

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 WSTRN053 - MAP planning step &2 contains no planning characteristic for color ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTRN053: MAP planning step &2 contains no planning characteristic for color
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the MAP (Material and Production) planning process in SAP when the planning step defined in the MAP does not include a planning characteristic for Color. The system expects a characteristic related to color to be present in the planning step, but it is missing.
  In other words, the planning step configuration is incomplete or incorrect because it lacks the necessary characteristic that the planning process requires to handle color-specific planning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  MAP (Material and Production) planning is used in SAP to plan production and procurement based on various characteristics.
  Characteristics (such as color, size, etc.) are used to differentiate product variants.
  The planning step defines which characteristics are considered during planning.
  If the planning step does not include the characteristic for color, but the process or master data expects it, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Planning Step Configuration:
  
  Go to the MAP customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO ? Logistics ? Production ? MAP ? Planning Steps).
  Verify the planning step mentioned in the error message (&2 will be replaced by the actual planning step number or name).
  Ensure that the characteristic for Color is assigned to this planning step.
  
  
  
  Add the Missing Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic for color is missing, add it to the planning step.
  This involves assigning the characteristic (usually from the classification system) to the planning step so that the system can consider it during planning.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic and Class Setup:
  
  Verify that the characteristic for color is correctly defined in the classification system (CL02).
  Ensure that the characteristic is relevant and active for the material master or production version.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning:
  
  After correcting the planning step, re-execute the MAP planning process.
  The error should no longer occur if the characteristic is properly assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02 – Change Characteristics
  SPRO – Customizing (for MAP planning step configuration)
  MAP planning transactions (depending on your SAP version and setup)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to MAP planning and characteristics if the problem persists.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on MAP planning and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  This error often appears when a new characteristic (like color) is introduced into the product variant configuration but the MAP planning steps have not been updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact planning step name or number (&2), I can help you with more specific instructions on where to add the characteristic.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Planning step lacks the required color characteristic.
  
  
  Solution
  Add the color characteristic to the MAP planning step configuration.
  
  
  Related Info
  Check classification system, MAP customizing, and re-run planning.
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you need step-by-step guidance on how to add the characteristic or further troubleshooting!