How To Fix WXP204 - Assign characteristics to planning step &1

WXP204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Assign characteristics to planning step &1

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WXP204 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP204: "Assign characteristics to planning step &1":
  
  Error Message
  WXP204: Assign characteristics to planning step &1
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs in SAP when you are working with Planning Steps in the Flexible Planning or Planning Board environment (often in modules like PP-PI, PP, or APO-PP/DS). The system expects that certain characteristics (key figures or planning-relevant attributes) are assigned to the planning step, but none have been assigned yet.
  
  Planning Step: A planning step is a stage or phase in the planning process where certain planning activities or calculations are performed.
  The system requires that characteristics (such as product, location, or other planning-relevant attributes) be assigned to the planning step to define the scope and granularity of planning.
  
  If no characteristics are assigned, the system cannot properly execute or display the planning step, hence the warning.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you create or modify a planning step in