How To Fix WXP008 - Manual planning variant number & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Manual planning variant number & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP008 - Manual planning variant number & is not defined ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP008: Manual planning variant number & is not defined
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a manual planning variant in SAP that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. Planning variants are used in SAP to control and customize planning runs (e.g., in production planning, demand management, or other planning-related transactions). If the system cannot find the specified manual planning variant number, it throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The planning variant number you entered or selected is not maintained in the system.
  The system expects a valid planning variant to execute the planning process.
  This can happen if the variant was deleted, never created, or there is a typo in the variant number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Planning Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where planning variants are maintained. For example, in demand management or production planning, you can use:
  
  Transaction: MC87 (for planning variants in demand management)
  Or the relevant transaction for your planning area.
  
  
  Verify if the manual planning variant number you are trying to use exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Planning Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new manual planning variant with the required settings.
  If it exists but is incorrect, adjust the variant parameters accordingly.
  
  
  
  Correct the Variant Number:
  
  Ensure that the variant number entered in the planning transaction matches exactly with the defined variant number.
  Check for any input errors or typos.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to use or maintain the planning variant.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Variants are used to define parameters for planning runs, such as selection criteria, planning methods, and other control parameters.
  Manual planning variants are specifically used when you want to manually control the planning process rather than using automatic variants.
  This error is common in modules like PP (Production Planning), SD (Sales and Distribution), and MM (Materials Management) when dealing with planning functions.
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP configuration guides for detailed steps on maintaining planning variants.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WXP008 Manual planning variant number & is not defined
  
  
  Cause
  The manual planning variant number does not exist or is not maintained in the system.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify, create, or correct the manual planning variant number in the system.
  
  
  Transactions
  MC87 (Demand Management), or relevant planning variant maintenance transactions.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more tailored instructions.