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How To Fix WXP237 - Define the database table for the active planning version


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

  • Message number: 237

  • Message text: Define the database table for the active planning version

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to define the active plan version for planning step &V1&.
    However, this special version must also exist as plan version. When
    assigning plan versions to a planning step, it is necessary that a
    database table be assigned to the planning step. wurde.
    No database table was assigned to planning step &V1&. The plan version
    that you entered cannot therefore be entered.

    System Response

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

    INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

    How to fix this error?

    Define the assignment of the database table to planning step &V1&.
    Then enter the required plan version (also a plan version that you can
    use later as an active plan version).
    aintain the plnning step once again and enter your active plan version.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP237 - Define the database table for the active planning version ?

    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP237: Define the database table for the active planning version.


    Error Message

    WXP237: Define the database table for the active planning version


    Cause

    This error occurs in SAP BW Integrated Planning (BW-IP) or SAP BW/4HANA when the system cannot find or identify the database table associated with the active planning version of an InfoProvider (such as a DSO or InfoCube) used in planning.

    In SAP BW-IP, each planning version corresponds to a specific database table that stores the planning data. If the system is unable to determine or access this table, it raises the WXP237 error.

    Common causes include:

    • The planning version has not been properly activated or generated.
    • The database table for the planning version has not been created or is missing.
    • The planning version is not assigned or linked correctly in the planning object.
    • Inconsistent or incomplete configuration of the planning version in the BW system.
    • Transport or system copy issues where the database tables were not transported or generated properly.

    Solution

    To resolve the WXP237 error, follow these steps:

    1. Check the Active Planning Version:

      • Go to transaction RSPLAN or the relevant planning transaction.
      • Verify which planning version is active for the InfoProvider.
      • Ensure that the planning version is correctly assigned and activated.
    2. Generate the Database Table for the Planning Version:

      • Use transaction RSPLAN or RSA1 to regenerate or activate the planning version.
      • In RSA1, navigate to the InfoProvider ? Planning ? Versions.
      • Select the planning version and choose to generate or activate it.
      • This process creates the necessary database table for the planning version.
    3. Check the Planning Object Configuration:

      • Verify that the planning object (InfoProvider) is correctly configured to use the planning version.
      • Ensure that the planning version is assigned in the planning object settings.
    4. Check for Transport or System Copy Issues:

      • If the system was recently copied or transports were imported, verify that the database tables for planning versions exist in the target system.
      • If missing, regenerate the planning versions as described above.
    5. Check Authorizations:

      • Ensure that the user executing the planning transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version and its database tables.
    6. Check for System Notes or OSS Messages:

      • Sometimes SAP releases notes or patches related to planning version issues.
      • Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WXP237.

    Related Information

    • Transactions:

      • RSPLAN – Planning transaction for BW-IP.
      • RSA1 – Data Warehousing Workbench, for managing InfoProviders and planning versions.
      • SE11 – Data Dictionary, to check if the database table for the planning version exists.
    • SAP Notes:

      • Check SAP Notes related to planning version activation and database table generation.
      • Example: SAP Note 0000000 (replace with actual note number if known).
    • Planning Versions:

      • Planning versions are used to separate planning data from actual data.
      • Each planning version corresponds to a separate database table or partition.
    • BW-IP Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP BW Integrated Planning guides for detailed steps on managing planning versions.

    Summary

    Aspect Details
    Cause Database table for active planning version is missing or not defined.
    Solution Activate/generate the planning version to create the database table; verify configuration.
    Transactions RSPLAN, RSA1, SE11
    Additional Check transports, authorizations, and SAP Notes for related issues.

    If you need further assistance, please provide details about the InfoProvider type, planning version, and the context in which the error occurs.

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