How To Fix WXP185 - An error was generated when the planning steps were being linked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 185

• Message text: An error was generated when the planning steps were being linked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP185 - An error was generated when the planning steps were being linked ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP185 – "An error was generated when the planning steps were being linked."
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP when there is a problem linking planning steps during the execution of a planning sequence or workflow in SAP Production Planning (PP) or related modules such as SAP PP-PI (Process Industries) or SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization). The root causes can include:
  
  Incorrect or missing configuration of planning steps or planning sequences.
  Inconsistent or incomplete master data related to the planning steps (e.g., missing routing, work center, or operation data).
  Authorization issues preventing the system from linking or accessing required planning steps.
  Technical issues such as database inconsistencies or transport errors.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that interfere with the standard linking process.
  Incorrect sequence or dependencies defined between planning steps.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WXP185 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Step Configuration:
  
  Verify that all planning steps involved in the sequence are correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the planning steps are properly linked in the routing or sequence.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for completeness and correctness, including routings, work centers, and operations.
  Make sure that all required data for the planning steps exist and are consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user executing the planning sequence has the necessary authorizations to access and link the planning steps.
  
  
  
  Analyze Custom Code:
  
  If there are any user exits, BADIs, or custom enhancements related to planning steps, review them for errors or conflicts.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs and Dumps:
  
  Look into transaction ST22 for any short dumps related to this error.
  Review system logs in SM21 for additional clues.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Planning Sequence:
  
  Sometimes, deleting and recreating the planning sequence or steps can resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WXP185. There might be patches or corrections available.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  Run database consistency checks if you suspect data corruption.
  Check transport logs if the error appeared after a recent transport.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01/CA02/CA03 – Create/Change/Display Routing (where planning steps are maintained)
  MF50 – Planning Table
  COHV – Mass Processing of Production Orders
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors (for dumps)
  SM21 – System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Production Planning (PP)
  Process Industries (PP-PI)
  Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes referencing WXP185.
  Example search terms: "WXP185 planning steps linking error", "planning sequence error WXP185".
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  WXP185 indicates a failure in linking planning steps during planning sequence execution, often due to configuration, master data, authorization, or custom code issues. The resolution involves verifying and correcting the planning step setup, ensuring data integrity, checking authorizations, reviewing custom enhancements, and applying relevant SAP Notes.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, or scenario), I can help tailor the troubleshooting steps further.