How To Fix WXP278 - Planning step &1 does not exist in planning scenario &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Planning step &1 does not exist in planning scenario &2

What causes this issue?

YOu want to carry out automatic planning for <DS:DE.WISP_PLSCH>planning
step</> &V1&. This planning step does not, however, exist in
<DS:DE.WISP_PLSZN>planning scenario</> &V2&, which you defined.

System Response

Automatic planning is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or create the required
<DS:CHAP.WIS_PLAN_0060>planning step</> in Customizing for planning
scenario &V1&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP278 - Planning step &1 does not exist in planning scenario &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP278 Planning step &1 does not exist in planning scenario &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the system is trying to reference a planning step (identified by &1) which is not defined or does not exist in the specified planning scenario (identified by &2).
  In SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), a planning scenario consists of various planning steps that define the sequence and scope of planning activities. If a planning step is missing or incorrectly referenced, the system cannot proceed with the planning process as expected.
  Common causes include:
  
  The planning step was deleted or never created in the planning scenario.
  Typographical errors in the planning step ID or scenario ID.
  Inconsistent or incomplete configuration of the planning scenario.
  Transport or system copy issues where the planning step is missing in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Planning Step Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP APO or IBP system.
  Navigate to the planning scenario maintenance transaction or app.
  Check if the planning step &1 exists within the planning scenario &2.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct the Planning Step:
  
  If the planning step does not exist, create it with the correct parameters.
  If it exists but is incorrectly referenced, correct the reference in the relevant configuration or planning sequence.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the planning scenario &2 is properly configured and active.
  Validate that all planning steps required for the scenario are present and correctly ordered.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Copy Checks:
  
  If this error occurs after a transport or system copy, verify that all planning steps and scenarios were transported correctly.
  Re-import or adjust transports if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Integration:
  
  If custom code or external integration references planning steps, ensure the references are valid and up to date.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transactions / Apps:
  
  SAP APO: /SAPAPO/MC90 (Planning Book Maintenance)
  SAP IBP: Manage Planning Scenarios app
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to planning step errors.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for APO/IBP planning scenario configuration.
  
  
  Common Terms:
  
  Planning Step: A defined phase or step in a planning scenario.
  Planning Scenario: A collection of planning steps defining a planning process.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., which SAP module, transaction, or process you encountered this error in), I can give more tailored guidance.