How To Fix WXP233 - Source planning step &1 is not defined in planning scenario &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Source planning step &1 is not defined in planning scenario &2

What causes this issue?

You want to define planning step &V1& as the source of a link. However,
this planning step has not yet been created for planning scenario &V2&.

System Response

Your entry cannot be copied.

How to fix this error?

Enter planning step &V1& in maintenance for planning scenario &V2& .
The planning step can be used as a source planning step in a link.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP233 - Source planning step &1 is not defined in planning scenario &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP233 Source planning step &1 is not defined in planning scenario &2
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), specifically in the context of Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) when working with planning scenarios.
  
  The message indicates that the source planning step (represented by &1) you are trying to use or reference is not defined in the current planning scenario (represented by &2).
  Planning steps are part of the planning scenario configuration and define the sequence and logic of planning activities.
  If a planning step is missing or incorrectly configured in the planning scenario, the system cannot proceed with the planning logic that depends on that step.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you execute planning runs or planning heuristics that reference a planning step not included in the scenario.
  When you try to assign or use a planning step in a planning sequence or planning profile that is not part of the scenario.
  During scenario setup or modification, if the planning step is deleted or not maintained properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Planning Scenario Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction /SAPAPO/SCEN or use the SAP APO Customizing IMG path:
  
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide ? Advanced Planning and Optimization ? Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling ? Planning Scenarios ? Define Planning Scenarios
  
  
  Verify that the planning step (&1) is included in the planning scenario (&2).
  
  
  
  Add the Missing Planning Step:
  
  If the planning step is missing, add it to the planning scenario.
  Ensure the sequence and dependencies between planning steps are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Profiles and Planning Sequences:
  
  Verify that the planning profiles or sequences referencing the planning step are consistent with the scenario.
  Adjust the profiles or sequences if necessary to align with the scenario definition.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  If changes were recently transported, ensure that the planning scenario and steps are consistent across systems (DEV, QA, PROD).
  Sometimes inconsistencies arise due to incomplete transports.
  
  
  
  Re-run Planning:
  
  After correcting the scenario, re-run the planning process to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Scenario: A container for planning steps, defining the order and logic of planning activities in APO.
  Planning Step: Represents a stage or phase in the planning process (e.g., demand planning, supply planning).
  Transactions/Tools:
  
  /SAPAPO/SCEN – Maintain Planning Scenarios
  /SAPAPO/PS – Planning Sequence
  /SAPAPO/PPDS – PP/DS Planning
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WXP233 for specific patches or known issues.
  Documentation: SAP APO documentation on planning scenarios and steps.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Source planning step &1 not defined in planning scenario &2
  
  
  Cause
  Planning step missing or not assigned in the planning scenario
  
  
  Solution
  Add or correct the planning step in the scenario configuration
  
  
  Tools
  /SAPAPO/SCEN, Planning Profiles, Planning Sequences
  
  
  Context
  APO PP/DS or SNP planning runs
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the planning scenario and steps you are working with, or the exact process triggering the error.