How To Fix WXP123 - Select "Manual planning" or "Program/Transaction"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Select "Manual planning" or "Program/Transaction"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP123 - Select "Manual planning" or "Program/Transaction" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP123: Select "Manual planning" or "Program/Transaction":
  
  Error Message:
  WXP123: Select "Manual planning" or "Program/Transaction"
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears in the context of SAP Workflow or Workflow Customizing, especially when defining or configuring a workflow step or task that requires specifying how the step should be processed.
  
  
  The error indicates that the system expects you to specify how the workflow step should be executed:
  
  Either by Manual Planning (where a user manually plans or triggers the step), or
  By specifying a Program/Transaction that will be executed automatically.
  
  
  
  If neither option is selected or configured, the system cannot determine how to process the workflow step, hence the error.
  
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  In Workflow Builder (transaction SWDD) or during workflow step configuration.
  When defining a workflow step or task that requires an execution method.
  In Customizing for workflow steps or tasks, especially when setting the processing type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Workflow Step or Task Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) or the relevant customizing transaction.
  
  
  
  Check the Processing Type:
  
  Locate the step/task that triggers the error.
  In the step properties, find the section where you define the processing method.
  
  
  
  Select One of the Following:
  
  Manual Planning:  
  
  Choose this if the step should be planned and executed manually by a user.
  This means the workflow will wait for a user to manually trigger or plan the step.
  
  
  Program/Transaction:  
  
  Choose this if the step should be executed automatically.
  Specify the program name or transaction code that should be run when the step is processed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save and Activate the Workflow:
  
  After making the selection, save your changes.
  Activate the workflow or the step/task as required.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow:
  
  Run or simulate the workflow to ensure the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Manual Planning:
  
  Useful when human intervention is required, for example, approval steps or manual data entry.
  
  
  Program/Transaction:
  
  Useful for automated steps, such as background processing, data updates, or system-driven tasks.
  
  
  Related Transactions:
  
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  PFTC – Task Maintenance
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing Wizard
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes may provide additional guidance if the error persists.
  Check for any custom workflow enhancements or user exits that might affect step processing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow step lacks a defined processing method (neither manual planning nor program/transaction selected).
  
  
  Solution
  In workflow step/task configuration, select either "Manual planning" or specify a "Program/Transaction" to execute.
  
  
  Where to fix
  Workflow Builder (SWDD) or Task Maintenance (PFTC)
  
  
  Result
  Workflow step can be processed correctly without error WXP123.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific workflow or step configuration, please provide more details about the workflow scenario or the transaction you are working with.