How To Fix WXP279 - Automatic planning &1 not yet created for planning step &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Automatic planning &1 not yet created for planning step &2

What causes this issue?

You want to execute automatic planning &V1&. Automatic planning has not
however been created for <DS:DE.WISP_PLSCH>planning step</> &V2& in the
<DS:DE.WISP_PLSZN>planning scenario</> &V2& which you entered.

System Response

Automatic planning is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or re-enter automatic planning for planning
scenario/ planning step &V3&/&V2& in Customizing for
<DS:SIMG.WIS_PLAN_0100>automatic planning</>.

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 WXP279 - Automatic planning &1 not yet created for planning step &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP279: Automatic planning &1 not yet created for planning step &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the automatic planning profile (or automatic planning variant) identified by &1 has not yet been created or assigned for the planning step &2 in the planning sequence.
  In other words, during the execution of a planning run or planning sequence, the system expects an automatic planning profile to be defined for a particular planning step, but it cannot find it. This usually happens in the context of Product Cost Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or other planning-related processes where multiple planning steps are defined.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  You have defined a planning sequence with multiple steps.
  For one of the steps, the automatic planning profile (variant) has not been maintained or assigned.
  When the system tries to execute that step, it cannot find the required automatic planning profile, hence the warning.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Planning Steps Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction for planning steps (e.g., in Product Cost Planning: SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Product Cost Planning ? Planning ? Define Planning Steps).
  Verify the planning step &2 exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign/Create Automatic Planning Profile:
  
  For the planning step &2, ensure that an automatic planning profile (variant) &1 is created and assigned.
  If it does not exist, create the automatic planning profile using the relevant transaction or customizing path.
  Assign the profile to the planning step.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Variants:
  
  In some cases, the automatic planning profile is part of a planning variant.
  Verify that the planning variant used in the planning run includes the automatic planning profile for the step.
  
  
  
  Run Planning Again:
  
  After assigning the automatic planning profile, rerun the planning process.
  The warning should no longer appear.
  
  
  
  
  Related Transactions / Paths:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Product Cost Planning ? Planning ? Define Planning Steps
  Transaction codes related to planning profiles or variants, e.g., CKP1, CKP2 (Product Cost Planning)
  For MRP or other planning types, check the relevant customizing for planning steps and profiles.
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This message is a warning (WXP279), so the planning run might still continue, but the step without the automatic planning profile will not be executed automatically.
  It is important to maintain all necessary automatic planning profiles to ensure the planning sequence runs smoothly and completely.
  If you are unsure about which automatic planning profile to assign, consult your SAP functional consultant or refer to your organization's planning process documentation.
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or context (e.g., Product Cost Planning, MRP, etc.), I can give more tailored instructions.