How To Fix WXP104 - Select a planning step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Select a planning step

What causes this issue?

You want to go to planning hierarchy maintenance. Maintenance can,
however, only be executed for specifically defined planning step.

System Response

The procedure is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Select the required planning step in the network graphic and then go to
planning hierarchy maintenance.

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 WXP104 - Select a planning step ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP104 - Select a planning step
  
  Cause:
  The error message WXP104 occurs when a user tries to execute a planning-related transaction or function in SAP without specifying a required planning step. In SAP's planning and forecasting modules (such as Demand Planning, Production Planning, or Forecasting), a planning step represents a specific phase or stage in the planning process (e.g., initialization, rough-cut planning, detailed planning).
  If the system expects a planning step to be selected to proceed but none is provided, it triggers this warning/error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During execution of planning transactions (e.g., in Demand Planning, Forecasting, or Production Planning).
  When running planning functions or reports that require a planning step as input.
  When the planning step is a mandatory selection but is left blank or not chosen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Planning Step:
  
  When prompted, choose the appropriate planning step from the list provided.
  The planning step usually corresponds to the stage of planning you want to work on (e.g., initialization, rough-cut planning, final planning).
  
  
  
  Check Default Settings:
  
  If you frequently encounter this message, check if a default planning step can be set in your user parameters or in the planning profile.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Profile Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning steps are properly configured in the system.
  Use transaction codes related to planning step maintenance (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC90 for Demand Planning or other relevant transactions depending on the module).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Help:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific planning application you are using to understand the role and setup of planning steps.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Step: A key concept in SAP planning processes, representing a stage or phase in the planning cycle.
  Transactions: The error is common in transactions related to Demand Planning (DP), Production Planning (PP), Forecasting, and other planning tools.
  User Parameters: Sometimes, user-specific parameters can be set to default a planning step to avoid this prompt.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to planning step selection.
  
  
  Example:
  If you are running a forecast in Demand Planning and the system asks for a planning step, you must select one such as "Initialization" or "Final Planning" before proceeding. Not selecting any will cause WXP104 to appear.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or module where you encounter this message, I can give more tailored advice.