How To Fix WXP214 - Enter a plan characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Enter a plan characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP214 - Enter a plan characteristic ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP214 - Enter a plan characteristic
  
  Cause:
  This message appears in SAP when you are working with planning functions or planning sequences in the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) environment, or in classic SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) when defining or executing planning functions.
  The error indicates that a required plan characteristic (also called a key figure or planning characteristic) has not been entered or specified. Planning functions often require certain characteristics to be defined so that the system knows on which dimension or attribute the planning should be executed.
  For example, if you are trying to run a planning function that requires a characteristic like "Product", "Location", or "Version", and you have not provided a value or selected the characteristic, the system will prompt you with this message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the required plan characteristic(s):
  
  When prompted, provide the missing characteristic(s) in the planning function or planning sequence input screen. This could be done by:
  
  Selecting the characteristic from a dropdown list.
  Typing the characteristic value manually.
  Using a selection variant that includes the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check the planning function definition:  
  
  Go to transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Planning Functions) or the relevant planning function maintenance screen.
  Verify which characteristics are mandatory for the planning function.
  Ensure that these characteristics are properly maintained and that the planning function is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check the planning sequence or data entry screen:  
  
  If you are running a planning sequence, ensure that all required characteristics are passed as parameters.
  If you are entering data manually, make sure to fill in all mandatory fields.
  
  
  
  Review authorization and master data:  
  
  Sometimes missing master data or insufficient authorization can cause the system not to display or allow entry of certain characteristics.
  Verify that the master data for the characteristic exists and that you have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - Planning Functions
  /SAPAPO/SDP97 - Planning Sequences
  /SAPAPO/SDP90 - Planning Book Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to planning functions and characteristics if the problem persists.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on planning functions and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Common Contexts:
  
  This message is common in SAP APO Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, and other planning-related modules.
  Also relevant in SAP BPC when defining input schedules or planning functions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WXP214 - Enter a plan characteristic means you need to specify a required planning characteristic before proceeding. Make sure to enter all mandatory characteristics in the planning function or sequence, verify the configuration, and ensure master data and authorizations are in place.
  
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