How To Fix WXP136 - The planning scenario contains provisional objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 136

• Message text: The planning scenario contains provisional objects

What causes this issue?

Provisional planning steps or planning step links still exist in
planning scenario &V1&.

System Response

The planning scenario is not activated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the necessary information regarding the provisional planning
steps or links before activation. The provisional objects are
highlighted in color in the network graphic.

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 WXP136 - The planning scenario contains provisional objects ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP136 - The planning scenario contains provisional objects
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears in SAP when you try to activate or use a planning scenario that still contains provisional objects. Provisional objects are temporary or incomplete objects that have not been fully saved or released in the system. In the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Supply Chain Planning, these provisional objects might be planning areas, key figures, or other scenario components that are still in a draft or incomplete state.
  The system issues this warning to prevent the use of incomplete or inconsistent planning scenarios, which could lead to incorrect planning results or system errors.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Provisional objects are typically created during the design or configuration phase but have not been finalized.
  They might be objects that are still being edited or have not been properly activated.
  Using such objects in a live planning scenario can cause inconsistencies or errors in planning runs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Provisional Objects:
  
  Check the planning scenario components (planning areas, key figures, versions, etc.) for any objects marked as provisional or incomplete.
  Use transaction codes or SAP IBP UI tools to list and review these objects.
  
  
  
  Complete and Activate Objects:
  
  Finalize the configuration or data entry for these provisional objects.
  Activate or release them properly so they are no longer provisional.
  In SAP IBP, this might involve saving and activating the planning area or scenario components.
  
  
  
  Re-validate the Planning Scenario:
  
  After activation, re-check the planning scenario to ensure no provisional objects remain.
  Use the scenario validation tools or run consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  Once all provisional objects are activated, retry the operation that triggered the warning.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (WXP136), not an error, so it may not block all operations but indicates a risk.
  Ignoring this warning can lead to unexpected behavior in planning runs.
  Always ensure that all objects in a planning scenario are fully activated before using the scenario in production.
  If you are unsure which objects are provisional, consult the SAP IBP documentation or use SAP support tools to analyze the scenario.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Planning scenario contains objects that are provisional (not fully activated or saved).
  
  
  Effect
  Warning issued to prevent use of incomplete planning objects.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify provisional objects ? Complete and activate them ? Validate scenario ? Retry.
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check SAP IBP documentation for scenario activation and object lifecycle management.
  
  
  
  
  If you need specific steps for your SAP system version or IBP environment, please provide more details about the context (e.g., transaction code, module, or scenario).