How To Fix WXP257 - Enter a target version that is different from "000"


WXP257 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

  • Message number: 257

  • Message text: Enter a target version that is different from "000"

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have attempted to copy planning data to version number "000". This
    version is reserved for actual data and cannot therefore be
    overwritten.

    System Response

    The link is not executed.

    How to fix this error?

    Change your entry for the target plan version. The plan versions that
    have been reserved for target planning step &V1& can be defined using
    input help (F4).

    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 WXP257 - Enter a target version that is different from "000" ?
    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP257: "Enter a target version that is different from '000'":
    
    Error Message
    WXP257: Enter a target version that is different from "000"
    
    Cause
    This error occurs when you are trying to perform a transport or version-related operation in SAP (typically in the context of Web Dynpro or BSP applications) and you specify the target version as "000" (the original or standard version). The system requires that the target version be different from "000" because:
    
    Version "000" is reserved as the original or baseline version of an object.
    You cannot overwrite or transport changes directly to version "000".
    The system expects you to specify a custom or modified version (e.g., "001", "002", or a named version) as the target for your changes or transport.
    
    
    When Does This Happen?
    
    When you try to create or transport a version of a Web Dynpro component or BSP application.
    When you attempt to save or

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