How To Fix WXP140 - Hierarchy table for plng step /char./hier. version &1/&2/&3 contains data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Hierarchy table for plng step /char./hier. version &1/&2/&3 contains data

What causes this issue?

You want to delete planning step &V1&. However, the planning hierarchy
(hierarchy version &V3&) still contains proportional factors for plan
characteristic &V2&.

System Response

The planning step cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Delete the entries in the planning hierarchy for hierarchy version &V3&
for characteristic level &V2&. You can go to planning hierarchy
maintenance via the basic settings for planning step &V1&.

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 WXP140 - Hierarchy table for plng step /char./hier. version &1/&2/&3 contains data ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP140: Hierarchy table for plng step /char./hier. version &1/&2/&3 contains data
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during activities related to planning steps and hierarchy versions in SAP (often in the context of Product Cost Planning, Profitability Analysis, or other planning-related modules).
  
  The message indicates that the hierarchy table for the specified planning step (plng step), characteristic (/char.), and hierarchy version (/hier. version) already contains data.
  This usually happens when you try to create or initialize a hierarchy version or planning step that already has existing data stored in the system.
  The system is warning you that the hierarchy table is not empty, so any operation that assumes an empty or new hierarchy table might overwrite or conflict with existing data.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you attempt to initialize or recreate a hierarchy version for a planning step.
  When you try to delete or reset a hierarchy version but the system finds existing data.
  During planning step or hierarchy version maintenance or transport.
  
  
  Implications:
  
  If you proceed without addressing this, you might overwrite or lose existing hierarchy data.
  It may cause inconsistencies or errors in planning results if the hierarchy data is not properly managed.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check existing data:
  
  Use transaction codes related to hierarchy or planning step maintenance (e.g., WXP1, WXP2, or module-specific transactions) to inspect the existing hierarchy data.
  Verify if the data in the hierarchy table is still needed or can be deleted.
  
  
  
  Delete existing hierarchy data if appropriate:
  
  If the existing data is obsolete or you want to start fresh, delete the hierarchy data for the specified planning step and hierarchy version.
  This can often be done via standard SAP transactions or reports designed to clear hierarchy data.
  Example: Use transaction WXP1 to delete or reset hierarchy versions.
  
  
  
  Use the correct planning step and hierarchy version:
  
  Ensure you are working with the correct planning step and hierarchy version.
  Avoid creating duplicates or conflicting versions.
  
  
  
  Transport considerations:
  
  If this occurs during a transport or system copy, ensure that hierarchy data is properly handled or cleared before import.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to hierarchy data handling for your specific SAP module and version.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Planning Steps and Hierarchies:
  
  Planning steps define different stages or versions of planning data. Hierarchies are used to structure characteristics for planning (e.g., product hierarchies, organizational hierarchies).
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WXP1 - Maintain Planning Steps
  WXP2 - Maintain Hierarchy Versions
  WXP3 - Display Hierarchy Versions
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  This message is common in modules like CO-PA (Profitability Analysis), Product Cost Planning, and other planning-related components.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / KBAs:
  
  Search for message number WXP140 in SAP Support Portal for module-specific notes.
  Example search terms: "WXP140 hierarchy table contains data", "planning step hierarchy version data exists"
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Hierarchy table for the specified planning step and hierarchy version already contains data.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning that existing data may be overwritten or cause conflicts.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and delete existing hierarchy data if appropriate; ensure correct planning step/version.
  
  
  Related Info
  Transactions WXP1, WXP2; planning step and hierarchy version maintenance; SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (module, transaction, or process where this occurs), I can help with more tailored instructions.