How To Fix WXP090 - Characteristic &3 should not be used for article planning in layout &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Characteristic &3 should not be used for article planning in layout &2

What causes this issue?

You have selected the function enhancement "Material Planning" for
planning layout &V2& (planning step &V1&). By selecting classification
system characteristic &V3&, you have also specified that special
functions (for example, the direct assignment of characteristic values
to a new material) are available for this characteristic within
material planning.
The classification system characteristic specified does not necessarily
have to be in the same planning step to be able to use these special
functions. However, there must be a planning step in the planning
scenario that contains the material and the classification system
characteristic entered. This is not the case for the characteristic
entered.

System Response

The planning scenario cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Deactivate the planning enhancement "Material Planning" in the detail
screen of the planning layout &V2&.
Do not specify a classification system characteristic for the planning
layout. Material planning is still possible, however in a somewhat
limited form.
Reorganize your planning hierarchy so that the material and the
planning level &V3& are on the same path in the planning hierarchy.
Finally, recheck the planning scenario.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP090 - Characteristic &3 should not be used for article planning in layout &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP090 Characteristic &3 should not be used for article planning in layout &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC), specifically during the setup or use of planning layouts for configurable materials (articles).
  
  The message indicates that a particular characteristic (denoted by &3) is being used in a planning layout (denoted by &2), but this characteristic is not suitable or allowed for article planning.
  Typically, this happens because the characteristic is either:
  
  Not marked as relevant for planning.
  Not assigned correctly in the planning layout.
  Or it is a characteristic that should not influence planning decisions (e.g., a characteristic used only for classification or description, but not for planning).
  
  
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to use or assign a characteristic in a planning layout for article planning in SAP Variant Configuration.
  During the configuration of planning layouts in transaction CL24N or related planning transactions.
  When the system checks the consistency of characteristics used for planning and finds an inappropriate characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the characteristic settings:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Verify if the characteristic is flagged as relevant for planning or not.
  If it is not relevant for planning, it should not be included in the planning layout.
  
  
  
  Review the planning layout:
  
  Use transaction CL24N or the relevant planning layout maintenance transaction.
  Remove the characteristic &3 from the planning layout &2 if it is not suitable for planning.
  Only include characteristics that are relevant for planning and influence the planning process.
  
  
  
  Adjust the classification or configuration model:
  
  If the characteristic should be used for planning, ensure it is properly configured in the classification system and marked accordingly.
  Check the assignment of characteristics to classes and their usage in planning.
  
  
  
  Consult documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes provide guidance on characteristics usage in planning layouts.
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WXP090.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Planning layouts in SAP Variant Configuration are used to define which characteristics are considered during the planning of configurable articles.
  Characteristics not relevant for planning should be excluded to avoid inconsistencies or incorrect planning results.
  This message is a warning (WXP), so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential issue that should be corrected.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message Class
  WXP
  
  
  Message Number
  090
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic used in planning layout is not suitable for article planning.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove the characteristic from the planning layout or mark it as relevant for planning if appropriate.
  
  
  Transactions
  CT04 (Characteristic), CL24N (Planning Layout)
  
  
  
  
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