How To Fix WXP275 - Planning step &1 exists solely as a documentation step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 275

• Message text: Planning step &1 exists solely as a documentation step

What causes this issue?

You want to create a link for which <DS:DE.WISP_PLSCH>planning step</>
&V1& is <DS:DE.WISP_PLSCH_Q>source</> or <DS:DE.WISP_PLSCH_Z>target</>.
This planning step is flagged as being for documentation purposes only.
The link cannot therefore be executed using an SAP link method that is
capable of transferring data.

System Response

The <DS:DE.WISP_VKTEC>link method</> is changed by the system using
"Program/transaction". The free program/transaction is then used for
executing the link.

How to fix this error?

Assign a program or a transaction to a link using link 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 WXP275 - Planning step &1 exists solely as a documentation step ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP275: Planning step &1 exists solely as a documentation step
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message occurs when you try to perform a planning-related action (such as assigning activities, confirming, or scheduling) on a planning step that is defined only as a documentation step in the production order or process order.
  
  
  In SAP Production Planning (PP), a planning step can be either:
  
  A real step where actual production activities take place, or
  A documentation step which is used only for recording information or notes, and does not involve any production activities or confirmations.
  
  
  
  The system is informing you that the step you are trying to work with is a documentation step and therefore cannot be used for planning or execution activities.
  
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When you try to assign components, confirm, or schedule a step that is flagged as documentation only.
  When you try to perform capacity planning or other planning functions on such a step.
  When you try to create or change operations on a step that is not intended for production.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check the step definition:
  
  Go to the routing or production order operation where the planning step is defined.
  Verify if the step is marked as a documentation step.
  
  
  
  Change the step type if needed:
  
  If the step should be a real production step, change its definition in the routing or order operation to a production step instead of a documentation step.
  This is done in the routing or order operation screen by unchecking the "Documentation" indicator or selecting the appropriate operation/activity type.
  
  
  
  Use the step appropriately:
  
  If the step is intended only for documentation, do not try to perform planning or confirmation activities on it.
  Use it only for recording notes or information.
  
  
  
  Review process design:
  
  Confirm with process owners or planners whether the step should be a documentation step or a real step.
  Adjust the process or master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  CA02 / CA03 — Change / Display Routing (to check or change operation steps)
  CO02 / CO03 — Change / Display Production Order (to check order operations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  This message is informational and does not indicate an error in the system but a mismatch in the intended use of the planning step.
  Refer to SAP PP documentation on routing and operation types for more details on documentation steps vs. production steps.
  
  
  
  Impact:
  
  You cannot perform production planning, confirmation, or capacity planning on documentation steps.
  Attempting to do so will trigger this message to prevent incorrect data entry or process flow.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the context in which this message appears (e.g., transaction, action performed), and I can help with more specific guidance.