How To Fix WXP277 - Planning scenario &1 does not have active / saved status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Planning scenario &1 does not have active / saved status

What causes this issue?

You want to run or schedule <DS:DE.WISP_PLSZN>planning scenario</> &V1&
in automatic planning. This scenario has not yet been saved or
activated.

System Response

Automatic planning cannot be run.

How to fix this error?

Save and activate <DS:CHAP.WIS_PLAN_0060>planning scenario</> &V1& in
Customizing before you run automatic planning. Activation ensures that
all the required entries are made and that they are consistent.

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 WXP277 - Planning scenario &1 does not have active / saved status ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP277: Planning scenario &1 does not have active / saved status
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use or execute a planning scenario in SAP that is not currently in an active or saved status. Planning scenarios in SAP (especially in modules like SAP IBP, SAP APO, or SAP BW Integrated Planning) must be either saved or activated before they can be used for planning runs or data processing.
  
  The planning scenario might be in a draft, inactive, or deleted status.
  The scenario may have been created but never saved or activated.
  The scenario could have been deactivated or invalidated due to changes or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the status of the planning scenario:
  
  Go to the transaction or application where the planning scenario is maintained.
  Verify the status of the scenario &1 (replace &1 with the actual scenario name or ID).
  
  
  
  Save or activate the planning scenario:
  
  If the scenario is in draft or inactive status, save it first.
  Then activate the scenario to make it available for planning runs.
  Activation usually involves validating the scenario and confirming that all required data and settings are correct.
  
  
  
  If the scenario is missing or deleted:
  
  Recreate the planning scenario or restore it from a backup if possible.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to activate or save planning scenarios.
  
  
  
  Review logs or system messages:
  
  Sometimes, the system provides additional information on why the scenario cannot be activated.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning scenarios are used in SAP to define the scope and parameters for planning runs.
  In SAP IBP or BW Integrated Planning, scenarios must be activated to ensure consistency and to lock the configuration for execution.
  Activation typically triggers consistency checks and locks the scenario from further changes until deactivated.
  This error is common when users attempt to run planning jobs or simulations on scenarios that are incomplete or not finalized.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Planning scenario is not saved or activated.
  Solution: Save and activate the planning scenario before use.
  Check: Scenario status, user authorizations, and system logs.
  
  
  If you provide the specific SAP module or transaction code, I can give more tailored instructions.