How To Fix WXP247 - DB table &1 does not match the characteristics/keyfigs for the plng step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 247

• Message text: DB table &1 does not match the characteristics/keyfigs for the plng step

What causes this issue?

You want to replace database table &V2& with table &V1&.
Characteristics and key figures have already been assigned for the
planning step in question.
Change an entry for a database table is therefore only possible if all
assigned characteristics and key figures also exist in the new table
&V1&.
This is not the case for the changes in question. The characteristic or
key figure &V3& (field name &V4&) does not exist in the new database
table.

System Response

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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How to fix this error?

Delete all the characteristics and key figures for the planning step
that you no longer require.
Then change the entry in the database.

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 WXP247 - DB table &1 does not match the characteristics/keyfigs for the plng step ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP247 DB table &1 does not match the characteristics/keyfigs for the plng step
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during planning (PLNG) steps in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when the database table specified (represented by &1) does not correspond correctly to the characteristics or key figures expected for the planning step.
  In other words, the database table used for the planning step does not have the same structure (characteristics or key figures) as defined in the planning step definition. This mismatch can happen due to:
  
  Changes in the InfoProvider structure (e.g., added or removed characteristics/key figures) without updating the planning step.
  Incorrect or outdated database table assigned to the planning step.
  Inconsistent metadata between the planning step and the underlying database table.
  Transport or system copy issues where the planning step metadata and database tables are out of sync.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During execution of planning sequences or planning functions.
  When saving or activating planning steps.
  When running planning queries or planning functions that rely on the database table.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the Planning Step Definition:
  
  Go to transaction RSPLAN or the relevant planning step maintenance transaction.
  Verify the characteristics and key figures defined in the planning step.
  Compare these with the InfoProvider or the database table structure.
  
  
  
  Check the Database Table:
  
  Identify the database table mentioned in the error message (&1).
  Use SE11 or SE16 to check the table structure.
  Confirm that the table contains the same characteristics and key figures as the planning step expects.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust the Planning Step:
  
  If the InfoProvider structure has changed, recreate or adjust the planning step to match the current InfoProvider.
  Sometimes deleting and recreating the planning step resolves metadata inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Database Table:
  
  If the database table is outdated or inconsistent, regenerate it.
  This can be done by reactivating the InfoProvider or by using the BW modeling tools to refresh the underlying tables.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Copy Checks:
  
  If the issue appeared after a transport or system copy, ensure that all related objects (InfoProvider, planning steps, database tables) are correctly transported and activated.
  Run consistency checks in BW.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to WXP247.
  Sometimes patches or support packages fix metadata synchronization problems.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Planning Steps in SAP BW are used to define planning functions and sequences that operate on InfoProviders.
  The database table for a planning step is a physical table that stores planning data temporarily or permanently.
  Metadata consistency between the planning step and the database table is crucial for correct planning operations.
  This warning message is a metadata mismatch warning, not necessarily a critical error, but it can cause planning functions to fail or behave unexpectedly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Mismatch between planning step characteristics/key figures and the assigned DB table.
  
  
  Effect
  Planning step cannot execute correctly; data inconsistency or errors during planning.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and align planning step and DB table structures; recreate or adjust planning step; regenerate DB table if needed.
  
  
  Tools
  RSPLAN, SE11, SE16, BW Modeling Tools
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check SAP Notes for WXP247 or planning step metadata issues
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact table name or context, I can help with more specific instructions.