How To Fix WXP383 - Plan version &1 is required for external application &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Plan version &1 is required for external application &2

What causes this issue?

You wish to delete plan version &V1&, however, this is required for
external application &V2&. If you delete this plan version, the
external application will not be able to read any plan data.

System Response

The plan version cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to delete the plan version, you must first define a
different version in the definition of external application &V2&.

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 WXP383 - Plan version &1 is required for external application &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP383 Plan version &1 is required for external application &2
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when an external application (denoted by &2) requires a specific plan version (&1) to be available or maintained in the system, but that plan version is missing or not assigned properly.
  In SAP, plan versions are used to manage different sets of planning data (e.g., cost planning, activity planning, etc.). External applications or interfaces that rely on planning data expect a certain plan version to be present. If the required plan version is not maintained or activated, the system raises this warning.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  When integrating external planning tools or applications with SAP, the external app expects a particular plan version.
  During data transfer or planning runs where the system checks for the existence of the required plan version.
  When executing reports or transactions that depend on a specific plan version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Required Plan Version:
  
  Identify the plan version number (&1) mentioned in the message.
  Verify if this plan version exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Create the Plan Version:
  
  Use transaction KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or KP26 (Activity Type Planning) or the relevant planning transaction depending on the application.
  Create or maintain the required plan version.
  Alternatively, use transaction OKP1 to define plan versions.
  
  
  
  Assign the Plan Version to the External Application:
  
  Some external applications require explicit assignment of the plan version.
  Check the configuration or interface settings where the external application is integrated.
  Assign or map the correct plan version.
  
  
  
  Activate the Plan Version:
  
  Ensure the plan version is active and valid for the planning period.
  Use transaction OKP1 or relevant customizing to activate.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  Review the integration or interface settings between SAP and the external application.
  Confirm that the external application is configured to use the correct plan version.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WXP (related to planning and external applications)
  Transactions to check plan versions:
  
  OKP1 – Maintain Plan Versions
  KP06 – Cost Center Planning
  KP26 – Activity Type Planning
  
  
  Related Notes: Check SAP Notes related to planning versions and external application integration if the problem persists.
  System Logs: Review system logs or application logs for more details on the external application &2 and its requirements.
  
  
  Summary:
  The message WXP383 indicates that a specific plan version required by an external application is missing or not properly maintained. To resolve it, ensure the required plan version exists, is active, and is correctly assigned to the external application.
  
  If you provide the exact external application name (&2) or the plan version (&1), I can help with more specific instructions.