How To Fix WXCM049 - Number of planning hierarchy records to be deleted: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXCM - Messages for Package CM_MAP

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Number of planning hierarchy records to be deleted: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXCM049 - Number of planning hierarchy records to be deleted: &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXCM049:
  
  SAP Error Message: WXCM049
  Text: Number of planning hierarchy records to be deleted: &1
  
  1. Cause
  This message typically appears during the deletion or cleanup of planning hierarchy data in SAP's planning or forecasting modules (such as SAP APO, SAP SCM, or SAP BW planning functions). The system is informing the user about the number of planning hierarchy records that are about to be deleted.
  
  The message itself is informational, not an error or warning.
  It usually occurs when you execute a function or transaction that deletes planning hierarchy entries, for example:
  
  Deleting planning versions
  Clearing planning data
  Removing obsolete or redundant planning hierarchy nodes
  
  
  The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual number of records that will be deleted.
  
  
  2. Solution / Action
  Since WXCM049 is an informational message, no error correction is needed. However, you should:
  
  Review the number of records to be deleted to ensure it matches your expectations.
  Confirm the deletion if prompted, to proceed with removing the planning hierarchy records.
  If the number of records is unexpectedly high or low, investigate:
  
  Whether the correct planning version or hierarchy node is selected.
  If there are dependencies or related data that might be affected.
  
  
  Always backup or export important planning data before deletion if necessary.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Module Context: This message is common in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM), or SAP BW when working with planning hierarchies.
  Transactions/Functions:  
  
  Planning version management  
  Planning hierarchy maintenance  
  Data deletion or cleanup utilities in planning  
  
  
  Message Class: WXCM (related to planning and forecasting)
  Similar Messages:  
  
  WXCM050 - Number of planning hierarchy records deleted: &1  
  WXCM051 - Planning hierarchy deletion completed successfully
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WXCM049 - Number of planning hierarchy records to be deleted: &1
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Cause
  System informs about the count of planning hierarchy records to be deleted during a delete operation
  
  
  Solution
  Review and confirm deletion; no error correction needed
  
  
  Related Areas
  SAP APO, SAP SCM, SAP BW planning functions
  
  
  
  
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