How To Fix WXP033 - Plan version &1 is not assigned to planning step &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Plan version &1 is not assigned to planning step &2/&3

What causes this issue?

You want to use plan version &V1& in manual planning for planning step
&V2&/&V3&.
This plan version has already been assigned to a different planning
step and cannot therefore be used for the above step.

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 your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP033 - Plan version &1 is not assigned to planning step &2/&3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP033 Plan version &1 is not assigned to planning step &2/&3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when you try to execute a planning function or process in the Production Planning (PP) or Demand Planning (DP) module, and the system detects that the plan version you are using is not assigned to the specified planning step.
  
  Plan Version (&1): This is the version of the plan (e.g., production plan, demand plan) you are working with.
  Planning Step (&2/&3): Planning steps represent different stages or phases in the planning process (e.g., rough-cut planning, detailed planning). Each planning step is identified by a key and description.
  
  The system requires that the plan version be explicitly assigned to the planning step to ensure consistency and control over planning data.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When running planning functions (e.g., MRP, forecasting, planning table updates).
  When trying to save or execute planning data for a plan version that is not linked to the current planning step.
  During integration between Demand Planning (DP) and Production Planning (PP) or when using planning tools like SNP (Supply Network Planning).
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Assign the Plan Version to the Planning Step:
  You need to assign the plan version to the relevant planning step in customizing.
  
  
  Transaction: SPRO ?
  
  SAP Reference IMG ?
  
  Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling ?
  
  Demand Management ?
  
  Planning ?
  
  Assign Plan Versions to Planning Steps
  
  
  Alternatively, in Demand Planning (DP), you can assign plan versions to planning steps via the planning version maintenance or planning step configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Check the Plan Version and Planning Step:
  
  Verify which plan version you are using.
  Check the planning step you are currently in.
  Confirm that the plan version is assigned to that planning step.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction MC85 or MC86 (depending on system version):
  
  These transactions allow you to maintain plan versions and their assignment to planning steps.
  
  
  
  If you do not want to assign the plan version to the planning step:
  
  Use a plan version that is already assigned to the planning step.
  Or create a new plan version and assign it properly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Plan Versions: Used to differentiate between different planning scenarios or versions (e.g., baseline plan, simulation plan).
  Planning Steps: Represent different stages in the planning process, allowing parallel planning activities.
  Consistency: Assigning plan versions to planning steps ensures that planning data is consistent and that planning activities are properly segregated.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Plan version is not assigned to the planning step being used.
  
  
  Effect
  Planning function/process cannot proceed with the selected plan version.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the plan version to the planning step in customizing (SPRO) or use a plan version already assigned.
  
  
  Transactions
  SPRO, MC85, MC86 (for plan version and planning step assignment)
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can guide you step-by-step on how to assign the plan version to the planning step in your SAP system.