How To Fix WXCM047 - Non master data hierarchy records will remain in the planning hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXCM - Messages for Package CM_MAP

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Non master data hierarchy records will remain in the planning hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXCM047 - Non master data hierarchy records will remain in the planning hierarchy ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXCM047 - Non master data hierarchy records will remain in the planning hierarchy
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs during the activation or processing of a planning hierarchy in SAP (typically in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP APO Demand Planning). It indicates that there are records in the planning hierarchy that do not correspond to master data hierarchy records.
  In other words, the planning hierarchy contains entries (nodes) that are not linked to the master data hierarchy. This situation can arise if:
  
  The planning hierarchy was created or modified manually and includes nodes that do not exist in the master data hierarchy.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency between the master data hierarchy and the planning hierarchy.
  Master data has been changed or deleted, but the planning hierarchy has not been updated accordingly.
  Data load or integration errors caused incomplete or incorrect hierarchy data.
  
  
  What it means:
  
  The planning hierarchy will keep these "non master data" records, which might lead to inconsistencies in planning results.
  These records are not recognized as valid master data nodes, so planning functions might not behave as expected for these nodes.
  It is a warning that the hierarchy is not fully aligned with master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Consistency:
  
  Compare the planning hierarchy with the master data hierarchy.
  Identify which nodes in the planning hierarchy do not exist in the master data hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Clean Up or Correct the Planning Hierarchy:
  
  Remove or correct the non master data nodes from the planning hierarchy.
  Ensure that all nodes in the planning hierarchy correspond to valid master data nodes.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the planning hierarchy nodes are valid but missing in master data, update or reload the master data hierarchy accordingly.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Planning Hierarchy:
  
  After corrections, try to activate the planning hierarchy again.
  
  
  
  Check Data Loads and Integrations:
  
  Review any data load or integration processes that populate the planning hierarchy to ensure they are correctly mapping master data.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Tools:
  
  Use SAP transaction codes or tools designed for hierarchy maintenance and validation (e.g., in SAP IBP or APO).
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify discrepancies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning rather than an error, but it should be addressed to avoid planning inaccuracies.
  The message code WXCM047 is specific to SAP APO Demand Planning or SAP IBP hierarchy management.
  SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) related to hierarchy consistency and planning hierarchy activation may provide additional guidance.
  In SAP IBP, the planning hierarchy is often derived from master data hierarchies (e.g., product, location hierarchies), so maintaining master data integrity is crucial.
  If unsure, consult SAP support or your SAP functional consultant for detailed analysis.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Planning hierarchy contains nodes not present in master data hierarchy.
  Effect: Potential inconsistencies in planning results.
  Solution: Align planning hierarchy with master data by removing or correcting non master data nodes, update master data if needed, and re-activate the hierarchy.
  
  
  If you provide the exact SAP module or context (e.g., SAP IBP, SAP APO DP), I can tailor the solution further.