How To Fix WXCM044 - Existing planning hierarchy records are being overwritten

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXCM - Messages for Package CM_MAP

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Existing planning hierarchy records are being overwritten

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXCM044 - Existing planning hierarchy records are being overwritten ?

  The SAP error message WXCM044: "Existing planning hierarchy records are being overwritten" typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) when working with planning hierarchies.
  
  Cause
  
  This message appears when you attempt to import or upload a planning hierarchy (e.g., via a CSV file or during a data load) that contains records which already exist in the system.
  The system detects that the incoming data will overwrite existing planning hierarchy records.
  It is essentially a warning or informational message indicating that the import process will replace existing nodes or entries in the planning hierarchy with the new data.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  Planning hierarchies define the structure of planning objects (like products, locations, customers) in a tree format.
  When you upload a hierarchy, SAP checks if the nodes (records) already exist.
  If they do, and the upload contains changes, the system warns that these existing records will be overwritten.
  This is to prevent accidental data loss or unintended changes.
  
  
  Solution / How to Handle
  
  
  Review the Data to be Imported:
  
  Check the source file or data to ensure that overwriting existing records is intended.
  Confirm that the hierarchy nodes and their attributes are correct.
  
  
  
  Backup Existing Hierarchy:
  
  Before importing, export or backup the current planning hierarchy.
  This allows you to restore the previous state if the overwrite causes issues.
  
  
  
  Proceed with Import if Overwrite is Intended:
  
  If you want to update the existing hierarchy, you can proceed.
  The message is informational and does not necessarily block the import.
  In some cases, you may need to confirm or acknowledge the overwrite.
  
  
  
  Avoid Overwrite if Not Intended:
  
  Modify the import data to only include new records or changes that do not overwrite existing nodes.
  Alternatively, delete the existing hierarchy before import if a full replacement is desired.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Some SAP systems or tools allow you to configure how imports handle existing records (e.g., overwrite, skip, error).
  Adjust these settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction / Tools:
  
  In SAP IBP, hierarchy management is often done via the web UI or through Excel add-ins.
  In SAP APO, transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CH01 (Hierarchy Maintenance) or data import tools are used.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for IBP or APO planning hierarchies.
  SAP Notes related to hierarchy import and data load.
  
  
  
  Similar Messages:
  
  Other messages warning about data overwrite during import or upload processes.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WXCM044: Existing planning hierarchy records are being overwritten
  
  
  Cause
  Import/upload contains records that already exist in the planning hierarchy
  
  
  Effect
  Existing hierarchy nodes will be replaced by the new data
  
  
  Solution
  Review data, backup existing hierarchy, confirm overwrite if intended, or adjust import
  
  
  Context
  SAP IBP or SAP APO planning hierarchy management
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific steps to export/import hierarchies or how to configure the import process to handle overwrites safely.