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:
  
  
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