How To Fix WXP234 - Target 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: 234

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

What causes this issue?

You want to defined planning step &V1& as the target for a link.
However, this planning step has not been entered yet in planning
scenario &V2&.

System Response

Your entry cannot be copied.

How to fix this error?

Enter planning step &V1& in the maintenance for planning step &V2&.
This planning step can then be used as a target planning step in a
link.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP234 - Target planning step &1 is not defined in planning scenario &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP234 Target planning step &1 is not defined in planning scenario &2
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP APO when you try to execute a planning run or a planning sequence that references a target planning step which has not been defined or included in the specified planning scenario.
  
  Planning Step: A planning step is a defined stage or phase in a planning sequence, such as demand planning, supply planning, or deployment.
  Planning Scenario: A planning scenario is a collection of planning steps and related settings that define the overall planning process.
  
  The system expects that the target planning step you want to use is part of the planning scenario you are working with. If it is missing, the system cannot proceed and raises this warning.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When running a planning sequence or job that references a planning step not included in the scenario.
  When the planning step ID (&1) is mistyped or incorrectly configured.
  When the planning scenario (&2) does not include the target planning step due to incomplete setup or changes in configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Scenario Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP IBP or APO configuration for planning scenarios.
  Verify that the planning step (&1) is included in the planning scenario (&2).
  If missing, add the planning step to the scenario.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Step ID:
  
  Confirm that the planning step ID used in the planning run or sequence is correct.
  Correct any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Sequence:
  
  If you are running a planning sequence, ensure that all referenced planning steps are part of the scenario.
  Modify the sequence or scenario accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport and Synchronization:
  
  If changes were recently made in a development or test system, ensure that the planning scenario and steps are properly transported and synchronized in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to view and modify planning scenarios and steps.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction / App:  
  
  SAP IBP Configuration UI  
  SAP APO Planning Book and Data View maintenance  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to planning scenario and step configuration issues.
  
  
  Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal for IBP or APO planning scenario and planning step setup.
  
  
  Common Terms:  
  
  Planning Step  
  Planning Scenario  
  Planning Sequence  
  Planning Run
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WXP234 indicates a mismatch between the planning step you want to use and the planning scenario configuration. To resolve it, ensure that the target planning step is correctly defined and included in the planning scenario you are working with.
  
  If you need help with specific steps in the SAP GUI or Fiori apps, please provide your SAP system version and module (IBP or APO), and I can guide you further.