How To Fix WXP050 - Define plan versions for every version you use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Define plan versions for every version you use

What causes this issue?

You only use actual data or data for setting up statistical data in
your layout. There are no entries in the planning version table for
these versions. The entries are necessary for defining planning
hierarchy versions.

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?

Create planning versions for all versions that you use.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP050 - Define plan versions for every version you use ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP050 - Define plan versions for every version you use
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears in SAP when you are working with planning versions in the context of Profit Center Accounting (PCA) or other controlling modules that use plan versions, and the system detects that you have not defined plan versions for all the versions you are using.
  In SAP Controlling, plan versions are used to store planned data separately from actual data. Each version (e.g., 0 for actual, 1 for plan, 2 for forecast) must be defined in customizing to ensure the system knows how to handle data for that version.
  If you try to post, plan, or report on a version that has not been defined in the system, SAP issues this warning to remind you to define the plan version.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During planning activities in CO-OM (Overhead Management) or PCA.
  When executing reports or transactions that involve plan versions.
  When posting or transferring data to a version that is not defined.
  During configuration or data entry in controlling areas where plan versions are used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Plan Versions in Customizing:
  
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ?
  
  Controlling ? Profit Center Accounting ? Planning ? Maintain Plan Versions
  
  or
  
  Controlling ? Overhead Management ? Planning ? Maintain Plan Versions
  
  (The exact path depends on the controlling area/module.)
  
  
  Here, define all the plan versions you intend to use. For example, version 0 (actual), version 1 (plan), version 2 (forecast), etc.
  
  
  
  
  Check the Versions Used in Your Transactions:
  
  Verify which versions are being used in your planning or posting activities.
  Ensure that all these versions are defined in customizing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Your Planning or Posting Activities:
  
  If you are using a version that is not needed or incorrectly specified, correct the version in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Transport the Configuration:
  
  After defining the plan versions, transport the customizing changes to the relevant systems (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Plan Versions are essential for separating actual data from planned or forecast data.
  Each plan version can have different settings, such as whether it is open for planning, whether it is a reference version, etc.
  Not defining plan versions properly can lead to inconsistencies in reporting and planning.
  This message is a warning (WXP050), so it may not stop the process but indicates a potential issue that should be corrected.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Plan versions used in transactions are not defined in customizing.
  
  
  Solution
  Define all plan versions in SPRO under Controlling ? Planning ? Maintain Plan Versions.
  
  
  Impact
  Warning message; may cause incorrect planning or reporting if not resolved.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  SPRO (customizing), KEPM (plan version maintenance), planning and posting transactions.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide details about the module (e.g., PCA, CO-OM), transaction code, or scenario where the message appears.