How To Fix WXP005 - Plng layout &1 is not assigned to plng step &3 in plng scenario &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Plng layout &1 is not assigned to plng step &3 in plng scenario &2

What causes this issue?

You want to create or display planning data for planning scenario &V2&
and planning step &V3&. You want to use planning layout &V1& to do
this.
This planning layout is not, however, assigned to planning scenario
&V2& and planning step &V3& and cannot therefore be used.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the entries for the planning scenario, the planning step or the
planning layout.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP005 - Plng layout &1 is not assigned to plng step &3 in plng scenario &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP005 Plng layout &1 is not assigned to plng step &3 in plng scenario &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the planning layout (Plng layout) identified by &1 is not assigned to the planning step &3 within the planning scenario &2. In other words, when you try to use a particular planning layout in a specific planning step of a scenario, the system cannot find an assignment linking that layout to the step in the scenario configuration.
  This usually happens because:
  
  The planning layout has not been maintained or assigned to the planning step in the planning scenario.
  There is a configuration gap or missing assignment in the planning scenario setup.
  The user is trying to access or use a layout that is not valid for the current planning step.
  
  
  Where does this occur?
  
  In SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), particularly in the Demand Planning or Supply Planning modules.
  When working with planning books, data views, or planning layouts.
  During execution of planning steps in a planning scenario.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Planning Scenario Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction or customizing path where planning scenarios are maintained.
  Verify the planning scenario &2 exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Assign Planning Layout to Planning Step:
  
  Identify the planning step &3 within the planning scenario.
  Assign the planning layout &1 to this planning step.
  This is usually done in the customizing of planning scenarios or planning books.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Planning Layout:
  
  Ensure that the layout you are trying to use is valid and assigned for the current planning step.
  If necessary, create or modify the planning layout and assign it properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the layout might be assigned but the user does not have authorization to use it.
  Verify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  If the system landscape involves multiple environments (DEV, QA, PROD), ensure that the assignments are transported correctly.
  Check for inconsistencies between systems.
  
  
  
  
  How to assign a planning layout to a planning step (example steps):
  
  
  In SAP APO Demand Planning:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Planning Book Maintenance).
  Open the planning book related to your scenario.
  Go to the Planning Layouts tab.
  Assign the layout to the relevant planning step.
  Save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  In SAP IBP:
  
  Use the Configuration UI.
  Navigate to the Planning Scenarios.
  Select the planning scenario &2.
  Under the planning steps, assign the layout &1 to the step &3.
  Save and activate.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WXP (Planning related messages)
  Message Type: Warning (W)
  This message does not stop processing but indicates a configuration issue that may lead to incorrect or incomplete planning data display.
  Proper assignment ensures that planners see the correct data and layout for each planning step.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WXP005 Plng layout &1 is not assigned to plng step &3 in plng scenario &2
  
  
  Cause
  Planning layout not assigned to planning step in scenario configuration
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the planning layout to the planning step in the planning scenario
  
  
  Where to fix
  Planning scenario / planning book customizing (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 or IBP Configuration UI)
  
  
  Effect
  Layout not available for planning step, may cause display or planning issues
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact system (IBP, APO, etc.) and transaction or context, I can give more precise instructions.