How To Fix WXCM003 - Characts in the planning step are not suitable for the structure fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXCM - Messages for Package CM_MAP

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Characts in the planning step are not suitable for the structure fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXCM003 - Characts in the planning step are not suitable for the structure fields ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXCM003 – "Characters in the planning step are not suitable for the structure fields"
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the planning step in SAP when the characters or data entered in the planning step do not conform to the expected format or data type of the target structure fields. Specifically:
  
  The planning step contains characters or values that are incompatible with the data type or length restrictions of the structure fields in the underlying data model.
  For example, alphanumeric characters entered where numeric values are expected.
  Or special characters that are not allowed in the structure fields.
  It can also happen if the planning step data is corrupted or if there is a mismatch between the planning step definition and the structure definition.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Planning Step Data:
  
  Review the data entered in the planning step.
  Ensure that all characters conform to the expected data types (e.g., numeric fields contain only numbers).
  Remove or correct any invalid characters