How To Fix WXP406 - Characteristic &1 does not exist as a plan characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist as a plan characteristic

What causes this issue?

Your characteristic &V1& has not been used in an active planning
scenario. Therefore, it cannot be used as a plan characteristic yet.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Activate a planning scenario in which this characteristic is used. Then
you can enter the characteristic here.

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 WXP406 - Characteristic &1 does not exist as a plan characteristic ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP406: Characteristic &1 does not exist as a plan characteristic
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when a characteristic (denoted by &1 in the message) is referenced in a planning context (such as in a planning version, planning layout, or planning function) but is not defined as a plan characteristic in the planning model or planning version.
  In other words, the system expects the characteristic to be part of the planning structure (e.g., in a planning version or planning layout), but it cannot find it there.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During planning activities in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), especially in Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP).
  When you try to use or reference a characteristic in planning views, planning layouts, or planning functions that is not included in the planning version or planning model.
  When a characteristic is used in a planning function or key figure but is not assigned as a plan characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Planning Version:
  
  Go to the planning version in transaction /SAPAPO/MC90 or relevant planning version maintenance.
  Verify if the characteristic mentioned in the error message is included as a plan characteristic.
  If not, add the characteristic to the planning version as a plan characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Layout:
  
  In planning layouts (transaction /SAPAPO/MC85), ensure that the characteristic is included in the layout.
  If the layout references the characteristic, but it is not part of the planning version, the error will occur.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Functions:
  
  If the characteristic is used in planning functions (e.g., formulas, macros), ensure it is part of the planning version.
  Adjust the planning function or add the characteristic to the planning version.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the characteristic exists in the master data and is active.
  Sometimes, the characteristic might be inactive or deleted.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  If this issue occurs after a transport, check if the planning version and characteristics were transported correctly.
  Re-import or adjust the transport if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Plan Characteristics: These are the characteristics that define the granularity of planning data. Only characteristics defined as plan characteristics can be used in planning versions and layouts.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC90 - Planning Version Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/MC85 - Planning Layout Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/MC86 - Planning Function Maintenance
  
  
  Related Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for APO Demand Planning and SNP Planning.
  SAP Notes related to planning version and characteristic inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WXP406 indicates a mismatch between the characteristics used in planning functions/layouts and those defined in the planning version. To resolve it, ensure the characteristic is included as a plan characteristic in the planning version and is consistent across planning layouts and functions.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transactions, please provide more details about your planning scenario.