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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