How To Fix WXP162 - The list of the planning scenario fields used was updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 162

• Message text: The list of the planning scenario fields used was updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP162 - The list of the planning scenario fields used was updated ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WXP162:
  
  SAP Message: WXP162 - The list of the planning scenario fields used was updated
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW Integrated Planning when the system detects that the list of fields (characteristics or key figures) used in a planning scenario has been changed or updated.
  More specifically:
  
  The planning scenario definition has been modified — for example, fields have been added, removed, or changed.
  The system compares the current list of fields used in the planning scenario with the previously saved list.
  When a discrepancy is found, the system issues this message to inform the user that the scenario's field list has been updated.
  
  This is not an error but a warning/info message indicating that the planning scenario metadata has changed.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  After changing the planning scenario structure (e.g., adding/removing characteristics or key figures).
  When activating or saving a planning scenario after modifications.
  During transport or system copy if the scenario metadata differs between source and target systems.
  
  
  Solution / Recommended Action:
  
  
  Review the changes:
  
  Verify the modifications made to the planning scenario fields.
  Ensure that the changes are intentional and correct.
  
  
  
  Accept the update:
  
  Since this is an informational message, you can usually proceed by confirming or saving the updated scenario.
  The system updates the internal metadata to reflect the new list of fields.
  
  
  
  Re-generate or re-activate the scenario:
  
  If necessary, regenerate or reactivate the planning scenario to ensure consistency.
  This ensures that all planning functions and data entry screens reflect the updated fields.
  
  
  
  Check dependent objects:
  
  If the scenario is used in reports, input templates, or planning functions, verify that these objects are still valid and adjust them if needed.
  
  
  
  Transport considerations:
  
  When transporting planning scenarios between systems, ensure that the metadata is consistent to avoid this message appearing unexpectedly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WXP
  Message Number: 162
  Message Type: Warning/Information
  Module: SAP BW Integrated Planning / BPC
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Planning scenario fields (characteristics/key figures) have been changed/updated.
  
  
  Effect
  System informs that the list of fields used in the scenario has been updated.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and accept the changes; re-activate or regenerate the scenario if necessary.
  
  
  Impact
  No error; just a notification to ensure awareness of metadata changes.
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can also help you with the exact steps to check or update the planning scenario in your SAP system. Just let me know!