How To Fix WXP083 - Planning characteristic &3 is not a planning level for planning step &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Planning characteristic &3 is not a planning level for planning step &1

What causes this issue?

You have chosen functional enhancement "Characteristic Planning" for
planning layout &V2& (planning step &V1&). Before you can run
characteristic planning, you must assign the characteristic with the
meaning "Classification System Characteristic" (in this case &V3&) to
the relevant planning step as a planning level. In this case, however,
this has not been done.

System Response

Due to this inconsistency, the system cannot activate your planning
scenario.

How to fix this error?

Add planning level &V3& to planning step &V1& or do not select
functional enhancement "Characteristic Planning" for planning layout
&V2&.
When you have done this, check the planning scenario once again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP083 - Planning characteristic &3 is not a planning level for planning step &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP083: Planning characteristic &3 is not a planning level for planning step &1
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the planning process in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), specifically in the Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning modules.
  
  The message indicates that the planning characteristic (e.g., Product, Location, Customer, etc.) identified by &3 is not defined as a planning level for the planning step &1.
  In other words, the planning step you are trying to execute or use does not include the characteristic you are referencing or trying to plan on.
  Planning steps in SAP APO are configured with specific planning levels (combinations of characteristics) that define the granularity of planning.
  If you try to plan or access data at a characteristic level that is not part of the planning step, this warning is triggered.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When running planning books or planning sequences.
  When trying to plan or display data at a characteristic level not included in the planning step.
  During data aggregation or disaggregation if the characteristic is missing in the planning step definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Step Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction /SAPAPO/MC85 (Planning Step Maintenance).
  Verify the planning step &1 and check which planning characteristics are assigned to it.
  Ensure that the characteristic &3 is included in the planning level of the planning step.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Step:
  
  If the characteristic &3 is missing but required, add it to the planning step's planning level.
  Save and activate the planning step.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Book or Planning Sequence:
  
  If you cannot or do not want to change the planning step, adjust the planning book or planning sequence to use a planning step that includes the required characteristic.
  Alternatively, modify the planning book's characteristic selection to match the planning step.
  
  
  
  Check Data and Planning Book Settings:
  
  Ensure that the data you are trying to plan corresponds to the planning levels defined.
  Sometimes, the planning book or planning sequence might be referencing a characteristic not supported by the planning step.
  
  
  
  Re-run Planning:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Step: Defines the granularity (planning levels) at which planning is performed.
  Planning Level: Combination of characteristics (e.g., Product, Location, Customer) that define the data aggregation level.
  Planning Book: User interface for planning, linked to planning steps.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC85 - Planning Step Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/MC86 - Planning Book Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes if the problem persists.
  Documentation: SAP APO Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning guides for detailed configuration steps.
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning WXP083 means you are trying to plan on a characteristic that is not part of the planning step's defined planning level. To fix it, ensure the planning step includes the characteristic or adjust your planning book/sequence accordingly.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, please provide your SAP APO version and the planning step/characteristic details.