How To Fix WXP043 - Planning step &2 is not defined for planning scenario &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Planning step &2 is not defined for planning scenario &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP043 - Planning step &2 is not defined for planning scenario &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP043: Planning step &2 is not defined for planning scenario &1
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to use or reference a planning step in a planning scenario that has not been defined or maintained in the system. In SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), planning steps are part of the planning process configuration and must be explicitly created and assigned to the relevant planning scenario.
  
  Planning Scenario (&1): This is the overall planning context or process (e.g., Demand Planning, Supply Planning).
  Planning Step (&2): This is a specific step or phase within the planning scenario (e.g., Forecast, Consensus Demand, Supply Planning).
  
  If the planning step you are trying to use does not exist or is not assigned to the planning scenario, the system raises this warning.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When executing planning functions or macros that