How To Fix WXP238 - Actual version &1 cannot be used as a plan version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Actual version &1 cannot be used as a plan version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP238 - Actual version &1 cannot be used as a plan version ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP238: Actual version &1 cannot be used as a plan version
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use an actual version of a plan (or data version) as a plan version in SAP. In SAP, versions are categorized as either:
  
  Plan versions: Used for planning purposes (e.g., forecasting, budgeting).
  Actual versions: Used for actual data (e.g., posted transactions, actual costs).
  
  The system does not allow an actual version to be used where a plan version is expected because actual versions contain real posted data and are not meant for planning or simulation.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When you select or assign a version in a planning transaction or report that requires a plan version, but you mistakenly select an actual version.
  When copying or referencing versions incorrectly in planning or reporting tools.
  In controlling (CO) or product costing scenarios where version types are strictly enforced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the version type:
  
  Go to transaction OKP1 (Maintain Versions) or use the relevant IMG path to check the version type.
  Verify if the version you are trying to use is marked as an actual version or plan version.
  
  
  
  Use the correct version:
  
  Select a version that is defined as a plan version for planning or simulation activities.
  If you need to work with actual data, use the actual version only in contexts that allow it.
  
  
  
  Create or maintain a plan version:
  
  If no suitable plan version exists, create a new plan version in OKP1 or the relevant customizing.
  Assign the correct version type (plan version) during creation.
  
  
  
  Adjust your process or report:
  
  Ensure that the process or report you are running is designed to accept the version type you are providing.
  Modify selection criteria or parameters to use plan versions where required.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Version types are defined in SAP customizing under Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Actual Costing/Material Ledger ? Versions ? Define Versions.
  Plan versions are typically used for budgeting, forecasting, and simulation.
  Actual versions are used for actual postings and are usually system-generated or maintained for actual data.
  Mixing these versions incorrectly can lead to inconsistencies and errors like WXP238.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Actual version cannot be used as plan version
  
  
  Cause
  Using an actual version where a plan version is required
  
  
  Solution
  Use or create a plan version instead
  
  
  Transaction
  OKP1 (Maintain Versions)
  
  
  Context
  Planning, costing, controlling, reporting
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the correct version or creating a new plan version, please provide the module or transaction you are working with, and I can guide you further.