How To Fix WXP423 - Enter a version of a planning hierarchy version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Enter a version of a planning hierarchy version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP423 - Enter a version of a planning hierarchy version ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP423 - Enter a version of a planning hierarchy version
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you are working with planning hierarchies in SAP (typically in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation - BPC or SAP BW Integrated Planning) and you have not specified a version for the planning hierarchy. The system requires a version to identify which set of planning data or hierarchy structure you want to work with.
  In SAP planning scenarios, versions are used to differentiate between different sets of data, such as actuals, plan, forecast, or simulation data. When you try to execute a planning function, report, or hierarchy maintenance without specifying the version, the system cannot determine which data to use, hence it prompts you with this message.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a valid version of the planning hierarchy when prompted.  
  If you are using a planning function or report, ensure that the version field is filled with an existing version key (e.g., 0 for actual, 1 for plan, or any custom version defined in your system).
  If you are maintaining or creating a planning hierarchy, make sure to assign the hierarchy to a specific version.
  Check the planning version master data to confirm which versions are available and valid for your planning area.
  If you are using a selection screen or input form, verify that the version field is not left blank.
  If the version is supposed to be defaulted by the system or a user exit, check the configuration or custom code to ensure it is correctly set.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Planning Versions: Versions are key in SAP planning to separate different data sets. Common versions include:
  
  0 = Actual data
  1 = Plan data
  2 = Forecast data
  Custom versions can be created as needed.
  
  
  
  Planning Hierarchies: These are structures that define how data is aggregated or disaggregated in planning. Each hierarchy can be version-specific.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  RSPLAN - Planning functions  
  RSBBS - Planning hierarchy maintenance  
  RSO2 - Version maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Help Portal for your specific SAP product (e.g., SAP BW, SAP BPC) for detailed documentation on planning versions and hierarchies.  
  SAP Notes related to planning versions and hierarchies might provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WXP423 occurs because the system requires a planning hierarchy version to proceed. To resolve it, always specify a valid version when working with planning hierarchies or planning data. Ensure your planning environment is correctly configured with the necessary versions and that users input or select the version as required.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which SAP module or transaction you are using), I can give more tailored advice.