How To Fix WXP016 - Error occurred during master data checks (see log)

WXP016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error occurred during master data checks (see log)

What causes this issue?

The characteristic values you have used in planning layout &V1& or you
have entered in the initial planning screen are partly or entirely
invalid.
The following may have caused this:
The characteristic values do not exist in the planning hierarchy .
You do not have authorization to execute planning for the relevant
characteristic values.

System Response

Access to planning has been denied for this planning layout or for the
values entered in the initial screen.

How to fix this error?

Correct the planning layout or your entries in the initial screen. To
do this, use the "Check master data..." function under "Extras", to
view a message log for the master data checks.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP016 - Error occurred during master data checks (see log) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXP016 - Error occurred during master data checks (see log)
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WXP016 typically occurs during the processing of master data in SAP, especially in scenarios involving workflow, data validation, or data replication. It indicates that an error was encountered while performing checks on master data records. The exact cause can vary but generally includes:
  
  Inconsistencies or missing mandatory fields in master data.
  Validation rules or custom checks failing during data processing.
  Issues in data replication or synchronization processes.
  Authorization problems preventing proper data validation.
  Errors in user-exits or BAdIs that perform additional master data checks.
  Problems in the underlying data tables or indexes.
  
  The message advises to "see log," meaning detailed error information is recorded in a log or application log (transaction SLG1) which provides more specifics about the failure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WXP016 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Application Log:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 (Application Log) to view detailed error messages related to the master data