How To Fix WXP271 - Enter the name of an existing planning program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Enter the name of an existing planning program

What causes this issue?

You want to schedule automatic planning for program &V1&. However, this
program has not yet been created in the system.

System Response

The program cannot be scheduled.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or create program &V1& in the system.

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 WXP271 - Enter the name of an existing planning program ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP271 - Enter the name of an existing planning program
  
  Cause:
  This message appears when you try to execute or reference a planning program in SAP's planning environment (such as in the Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW planning functions), but the system cannot find the specified planning program. This usually happens because:
  
  The planning program name entered does not exist in the system.
  There is a typo or incorrect program name.
  The planning program has not been created or activated.
  The planning program is not assigned or linked properly in the planning sequence or process chain.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Planning Program Name:
  
  Check the spelling and ensure the exact name of the planning program is entered.
  Use transaction codes like RSPLAN or the relevant planning environment to list existing planning programs.
  
  
  
  Check if the Planning Program Exists:
  
  Go to the planning program maintenance transaction (e.g., RSPLAN).
  Search for the planning program by name.
  If it does not exist, you need to create it or ask the responsible person/team to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Planning Program:
  
  If the program is missing, create a new planning program with the required logic.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to access and execute the planning program.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Points:
  
  If the planning program is called from a process chain or planning sequence, verify the configuration and ensure the correct program name is referenced.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPLAN – Planning program maintenance.
  RSPLS – Planning sequences.
  SPRO – For configuration related to planning.
  
  
  
  Planning Programs:
  
  Planning programs are ABAP programs or scripts that define planning logic, data manipulation, and calculations in SAP BW or BPC.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When setting up planning sequences or process chains, referencing a non-existent planning program triggers this error.
  During manual execution of planning programs, entering an incorrect name causes this message.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes may provide additional guidance on creating and managing planning programs.
  Check OSS Notes for any known issues related to WXP271.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WXP271 indicates that the system expects a valid, existing planning program name but did not find one. Verify the program name, ensure it exists and is active, and correct any references to it in your planning environment.