How To Fix WXP306 - Planning step &1 cannot be planned manually for planning scenario &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Planning step &1 cannot be planned manually for planning scenario &2

What causes this issue?

When maintaining the planning step &V1&, you have chosen a planning
step method that does not allow manual planning to be used. As the
planning layout is only required for manual planning, you cannot enter
a planning layout for this planning step.

System Response

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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How to fix this error?

If you want to enter layouts for this planning step, change the
planning step method in planning step maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP306 - Planning step &1 cannot be planned manually for planning scenario &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP306: Planning step &1 cannot be planned manually for planning scenario &2
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to manually plan a planning step that is configured to be planned automatically or is not allowed to be planned manually within the given planning scenario.
  In SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), planning steps define stages or phases in the planning process. Each planning step can be configured with specific attributes, including whether it can be planned manually or only automatically.
  If the planning step is set to be planned automatically (e.g., system-driven planning runs, heuristics, or macros) and you try to manually enter or change data for that step, the system will issue this warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Planning Step &1: The specific planning step you tried to plan manually.
  Planning Scenario &2: The planning scenario context in which the planning step is defined.
  
  The system enforces the planning step's configuration to maintain data integrity and process consistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Step Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning step configuration in the SAP system (e.g., in SAP APO: /SAPAPO/MC9 or relevant transaction).
  Verify if the planning step is set to be planned manually or automatically.
  If manual planning is required, change the configuration to allow manual planning for that step.
  
  
  
  Use Appropriate Planning Method:
  
  If the planning step is intended to be planned automatically, do not attempt manual planning.
  Instead, run the automatic planning process (e.g., heuristics, macros, or planning run) for that step.
  
  
  
  Consult Planning Scenario Settings:
  
  Review the planning scenario settings to understand the allowed planning steps and their planning modes.
  Adjust the scenario or planning step if business requirements have changed.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Inform users about which planning steps can be planned manually and which cannot.
  Provide guidance on the correct planning procedures.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions/Tools:
  
  SAP APO: /SAPAPO/MC9 (Planning Step Maintenance)
  SAP IBP: Configuration via the SAP IBP Excel Add-in or SAP Fiori apps for planning step setup.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for APO or IBP planning step configuration.
  SAP Notes related to planning step behavior and manual planning restrictions.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Planning steps linked to automated heuristics or macros.
  Planning steps used for system-driven planning runs.
  Steps locked for manual input to prevent data inconsistency.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact SAP module (e.g., APO, IBP) and context, I can give more tailored instructions.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WXP306 occurs because the planning step is configured to be planned automatically and does not allow manual planning in the specified planning scenario. To resolve, check and adjust the planning step configuration or use the appropriate automatic planning methods.
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific transactions or configuration steps!