How To Fix WSTRN054 - MAP planning step &2 contains no planning characteristic for assortment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

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

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 assortment
(ASORT). 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 WSTRN054 - MAP planning step &2 contains no planning characteristic for assortment ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTRN054: MAP planning step &2 contains no planning characteristic for assortment
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the execution of a MAP (Marketing and Planning) planning step in SAP when the planning step is expected to contain at least one planning characteristic related to the assortment, but none is found.
  In other words, the planning step configuration is missing the necessary planning characteristic that defines the assortment dimension (e.g., product, material, or assortment group). Without this characteristic, the system cannot perform assortment-related planning activities.
  
  Explanation:
  
  MAP (Marketing and Planning) is used for demand planning and assortment planning.
  A planning step in MAP defines a stage in the planning process, including the characteristics (like product, customer, region) that are used for planning.
  The assortment characteristic is essential for assortment planning steps because it defines the scope of products or assortments to be planned.
  If the planning step does not include this characteristic, the system cannot proceed with assortment planning, hence the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Planning Step Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction or customizing where the MAP planning steps are defined (e.g., in IMG under Sales and Distribution ? Demand Management ? Planning ? MAP).
  Identify the planning step mentioned in the error message (the placeholder &2 will be replaced by the actual planning step name or number).
  
  
  
  Add the Assortment Planning Characteristic:
  
  Ensure that the planning step includes the relevant planning characteristic for assortment.
  This characteristic is typically a product-related characteristic such as MATNR (Material Number) or a custom characteristic representing the assortment.
  Add or assign the correct characteristic to the planning step.
  
  
  
  Validate the Characteristic Assignment:
  
  After adding the characteristic, check that it is correctly assigned and active.
  Make sure the characteristic is included in the planning layout and data model.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Step:
  
  After correcting the planning step, re-execute the planning process.
  The error should no longer occur if the planning characteristic is properly assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MP01 - Maintain Planning Steps  
  MP02 - Maintain Planning Layouts  
  MP03 - Maintain Planning Profiles
  
  
  
  Related Notes and Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal on MAP Planning Steps  
  SAP OSS Notes related to MAP planning characteristic issues (search for WSTRN054)
  
  
  
  Common Pitfalls:  
  
  Sometimes the characteristic is assigned but inactive or incorrectly configured.  
  The planning step might be copied from a template that does not include the assortment characteristic.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Planning step lacks a planning characteristic for assortment.
  
  
  Effect
  MAP planning cannot proceed for assortment planning.
  
  
  Solution
  Add the appropriate assortment-related planning characteristic to the planning step.
  
  
  Where to fix
  Planning step configuration in MAP customizing or transaction MP01.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to add the characteristic or further troubleshooting, please provide your SAP system version and the context of the planning step.