How To Fix WXP223 - Enter a planning key figure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Enter a planning key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP223 - Enter a planning key figure ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP223 - Enter a planning key figure
  
  Cause:
  This message appears in SAP when you are working with planning functions (often in SAP BW or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation) and you have not entered a required planning key figure. Planning key figures are essential data elements used in planning applications to input or calculate values. The system expects at least one planning key figure to be specified for the planning function to execute properly.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During data entry or planning in SAP BW Integrated Planning (BW-IP).
  When executing a planning function or planning sequence that requires a key figure but none has been provided.
  When the planning function is designed to update or read planning key figures, but the user input or selection is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Planning Key Figure:
  
  When prompted, make sure to enter a valid planning key figure in the planning screen.
  Check the planning function or planning sequence to ensure that the key figure is correctly defined and available for input.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Function Configuration:
  
  Verify that the planning function is correctly set up to use the required planning key figures.
  In transaction RSPLAN or via the BW-IP modeling tools, check the planning function’s settings.
  Ensure that the key figure is assigned and that the function is not expecting a key figure that is missing or inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the user may not have authorization to input or change certain key figures.
  Verify user roles and authorizations related to planning key figures.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Screen:
  
  If you are on a planning screen (e.g., transaction /nrsplan or a custom planning frontend), ensure that the key figure field is not left blank.
  If the planning key figure field is not visible, check the layout or variant used for the planning screen.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Key Figures: These are numeric data elements used in SAP BW Integrated Planning to store planned values, actual values, or calculated values.
  Planning Functions: Functions that perform calculations, copy data, or update key figures during planning.
  Transactions:
  
  RSPLAN – Planning function maintenance.
  RSBBS – Planning sequences.
  /NRSPLAN – Planning frontend.
  
  
  SAP Notes: If the problem persists, check SAP Notes for any known issues related to WXP223.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW Integrated Planning documentation for detailed information on planning key figures and functions.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: No planning key figure entered where one is required.
  Solution: Enter a valid planning key figure in the planning screen or ensure the planning function is correctly configured with the necessary key figures.
  Check: Planning function setup, user input, authorizations, and planning screen layout.
  
  
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