How To Fix WXCM045 - Existing planning hierarchy records are being left

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXCM - Messages for Package CM_MAP

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Existing planning hierarchy records are being left

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXCM045 - Existing planning hierarchy records are being left ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXCM045 - Existing planning hierarchy records are being left
  
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears during planning hierarchy maintenance or data upload processes in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), especially in Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) modules.
  The error indicates that when you are trying to delete or modify planning hierarchy nodes or records, some existing planning hierarchy records are not being processed or removed as expected. This can happen because:
  
  There are dependent records or data linked to the planning hierarchy nodes that prevent their deletion.
  The system detects that some planning hierarchy records remain unchanged or "left" after an operation that was supposed to update or delete them.
  Inconsistent or incomplete data upload or planning hierarchy maintenance steps.
  Locking or authorization issues preventing full update or deletion.
  
  
  Explanation:
  The planning hierarchy in SAP APO is a structured representation of planning objects (like products, locations, resources) used for planning activities. When you modify