How To Fix WXP243 - Enter an existing planning step link

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Enter an existing planning step link

What causes this issue?

Link number &V1& between planning steps &V2& and &V3& does not exist in
planning scenario &V4&.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or create the required link using planning scenario
maintenance.

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 WXP243 - Enter an existing planning step link ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP243 - Enter an existing planning step link
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management when you are trying to create or maintain a planning step link (a connection between workflow steps or tasks), but the system expects you to enter an existing planning step link instead of creating a new one or leaving it blank.
  In other words, the system is prompting you to specify a valid, already existing planning step link because the current input is missing, incorrect, or refers to a non-existent link.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While defining or editing workflow steps or planning steps in the SAP Workflow Builder or related transaction.
  When linking workflow steps or tasks, if the link reference is missing or invalid.
  During configuration or customization of workflow or planning steps in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Planning Step Link:
  
  Ensure that the planning step link you are entering actually exists in the system.
  Use the search help (F4) to select an existing planning step link rather than typing it manually.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow or planning step configuration to confirm that all links between steps are properly defined.
  If you are creating a new link, first create the planning step link master data before referencing it.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Use the appropriate SAP transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder) or other relevant customizing transactions to maintain planning steps and their links.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or your internal process documentation for the correct procedure to create or maintain planning step links.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify planning step links.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  PFTC - Maintain Task
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection
  SPRO - Customizing (for workflow configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WXP243 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Workflow Concepts:
  
  Planning step links are part of the workflow step linking mechanism that defines the sequence and conditions for workflow execution.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WXP243 warns you to enter an existing planning step link because the system requires a valid reference to continue. Verify the link exists, use search helps to select it, and ensure your workflow configuration is consistent.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, exact steps when the error occurs), I can help with a more tailored solution.