How To Fix WXP010 - Planning step & is not defined for manual planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Planning step & is not defined for manual planning

What causes this issue?

You want to change or display plan data for planning step &V1& in
planning scenario &V2&.
No planning layout has yet been defined for this planning step. It
cannot therefore be used in manual planning yet.

System Response

Entry to planning was refused for this planning step.

How to fix this error?

Enter a <DS:SIMG.WIS_PLAN_0091>planning layout</> for planning step
&V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP010 - Planning step & is not defined for manual planning ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP010 - Planning step & is not defined for manual planning
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to perform manual planning in a planning step that has not been configured or defined for manual planning in the system.
  In SAP Production Planning (PP) or Demand Planning (DP), planning steps are used to control the planning process. Each planning step can be configured to allow or disallow manual planning activities. If you try to manually plan (e.g., create or change planned orders, demand, or supply elements) in a planning step that is not set up for manual planning, the system issues this warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Planning Step: A planning step is a stage in the planning process, such as forecasting, rough-cut planning, or detailed planning.
  Manual Planning: Refers to user-driven changes or inputs in the planning data, as opposed to automatic or system-generated planning.
  The system checks the configuration of the planning step to see if manual planning is allowed.
  If manual planning is not allowed for that step, the system prevents the manual change and issues the WXP010 warning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Step Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction /SAPAPO/MC85 (or the relevant customizing transaction for planning steps in your SAP APO or PP system).
  Verify the settings for the planning step you are working with.
  Ensure that the planning step is defined and that manual planning is allowed.
  
  
  
  Allow Manual Planning for the Step:
  
  In the customizing for planning steps, there is usually a checkbox or setting to allow manual planning.
  Enable manual planning for the relevant planning step if business processes require manual intervention.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Planning Step:
  
  If manual planning is not intended for that step, switch to a planning step that allows manual planning.
  Coordinate with your planning team or SAP PP/DP consultant to identify the correct planning step for manual changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorization:
  
  Sometimes, the issue might be related to user authorizations restricting manual planning in certain steps.
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform manual planning in the given planning step.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC85 - Planning Step Maintenance (SAP APO)
  OPPR - Define Planning Steps (SAP PP)
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to planning step configuration and manual planning restrictions.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal documentation on planning steps and manual planning in SAP PP and APO.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Manual creation or adjustment of planned orders or demand elements.
  Planning steps used in Demand Planning (DP) or Production Planning (PP/DS).
  
  
  Impact:
  
  Prevents unauthorized or unintended manual changes in certain planning steps.
  Helps maintain data integrity and process control in planning cycles.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact module (e.g., SAP APO DP, SAP PP, SAP PP/DS) and context, I can give more tailored advice.
  
  Summary:
  
  The WXP010 warning means you are trying to manually plan in a planning step that is not configured for manual planning. To fix it, configure the planning step to allow manual planning or use a planning step that permits manual changes.
  
  If you need help with the exact customizing path or further troubleshooting, please let me know!