How To Fix WXP025 - Column value &1 for characteristic &2 not defined in planning hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Column value &1 for characteristic &2 not defined in planning hierarchy

What causes this issue?

You have defined characteristic value &V1& for the layout in the column
for characteristic &V2&. Alternatively, you have entered characteristic
value &V1& in the column for characteristic &V2&.
The planning hierarchy does not, however, contain this characteristic
value.
The planning hierarchy represents the maximum frame in which you can
operate in a planning step.
All characteristics and characteristic combinations for which planning
data is to be entered in the system, must be defined in a planning
hierarchy.

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 planning hierarchy for characteristic value &V1&, change the
entry in the characteristic screen or change your
<DS:SIMG.WIS_PLAN_0091>planning layout</> in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP025 - Column value &1 for characteristic &2 not defined in planning hierarchy ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP025: Column value &1 for characteristic &2 not defined in planning hierarchy
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP Planning (such as in SAP APO-PP/DS or SAP BW planning functions) when a value (column value) for a particular characteristic is not found or defined in the planning hierarchy.
  
  &1 = The column value (e.g., a key figure or characteristic value)
  &2 = The characteristic (e.g., Product, Location, Customer)
  
  In other words, the system is trying to process or plan data for a characteristic value that does not exist in the defined planning hierarchy or master data. This can happen if:
  
  The characteristic value is missing in the planning hierarchy.
  The planning hierarchy is incomplete or not updated.
  The data being loaded or planned contains values not maintained in the hierarchy.
  There is a mismatch between the planning data and the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During data load or planning function execution in SAP BW or SAP APO.
  When a planning function or planning sequence tries to access or update data for a characteristic value not present in the hierarchy.
  When the planning hierarchy is used to validate or restrict characteristic values.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the Planning Hierarchy:
  
  Verify that the characteristic value (&1) exists in the planning hierarchy for characteristic (&2).
  Use transaction or tool where the planning hierarchy is maintained (e.g., in SAP BW: transaction RSDHIERARCHY or in SAP APO: /SAPAPO/CHMC for characteristic maintenance).
  If missing, add the missing characteristic value to the planning hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Update or Rebuild the Planning Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is outdated, refresh or rebuild it to include all relevant characteristic values.
  In SAP BW, you may need to reload or activate the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the characteristic is consistent and complete.
  Missing master data can cause the hierarchy to be incomplete.
  
  
  
  Check Data Load or Planning Function Input:
  
  Verify that the data being loaded or planned contains valid characteristic values.
  Correct or filter out invalid values before processing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Function or Logic:
  
  If the planning function expects only certain characteristic values, adjust the logic or filters accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (WXP025), so the system may continue processing, but the missing values will not be planned or updated.
  Ignoring this warning may lead to incomplete or inaccurate planning results.
  Regular maintenance of planning hierarchies and master data is essential to avoid such issues.
  In SAP BW, hierarchies are often used to aggregate or filter data in planning functions, so missing values can cause warnings.
  In SAP APO, characteristic values must be maintained in the system and included in the planning hierarchy for planning to work correctly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic value not found in planning hierarchy.
  
  
  Effect
  Planning function cannot process data for missing value; warning issued.
  
  
  Solution
  Add missing value to planning hierarchy, update/rebuild hierarchy, check master data.
  
  
  Related Transactions/Tools
  SAP BW: RSDHIERARCHY, RSA1; SAP APO: /SAPAPO/CHMC, /SAPAPO/PLANNING; Master data maintenance.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., SAP module, transaction, or process), I can give more tailored advice.