How To Fix WXP182 - The planning step link program cannot be generated

WXP182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 182

• Message text: The planning step link program cannot be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP182 - The planning step link program cannot be generated ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXP182 - The planning step link program cannot be generated
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when the system is unable to generate the planning step link program during the execution of planning functions in the Production Planning (PP) or Demand Planning (DP) modules. The root causes can include:
  
  Inconsistent or missing configuration in the planning step or planning function setup.
  Incorrect or incomplete planning step link definitions.
  Authorization issues preventing the generation of the program.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the planning step link program is not properly transported or activated.
  Syntax or runtime errors in the user-exits or custom code related to planning steps.
  Missing or incorrect entries in the planning step link table (e.g., table /SAPAPO/PLNSTP or related tables).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WXP182 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Step and Planning Function Configuration:
  
  Verify that the planning step is correctly defined in transaction /SAPAPO/MC85 or relevant customizing.
  Ensure that the planning function assigned to the