How To Fix WXP049 - Planning step &1 is not defined for manual planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 049

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP049 - Planning step &1 is not defined for manual planning ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP049 - Planning step &1 is not defined for manual planning
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to perform manual planning in SAP (such as in Production Planning or Demand Management), but the planning step you are trying to use is not defined or activated for manual planning in the system configuration.
  In SAP, planning steps represent different stages or statuses in the planning process (e.g., forecast, planning, firm planning). Each planning step can be configured to allow or disallow manual planning activities. If the planning step you specify is not set up for manual planning, the system issues this warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Planning Step: A key element in planning that controls the status and processing of planned independent requirements or production orders.
  Manual Planning: When planners manually create or change planned independent requirements or production orders.
  If the planning step is not flagged for