How To Fix WXP546 - Source key figure &3 for key figure &2 is not in planning step &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 546

• Message text: Source key figure &3 for key figure &2 is not in planning step &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP546 - Source key figure &3 for key figure &2 is not in planning step &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP546 Source key figure &3 for key figure &2 is not in planning step &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during planning in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you try to use a source key figure for planning that is not included in the specified planning step.
  
  Key figure &2: The key figure you are trying to plan.
  Source key figure &3: The source key figure that is supposed to be used for planning.
  Planning step &1: The planning step in which the planning is being performed.
  
  The message indicates that the source key figure (used as a reference or basis for planning the target key figure) is not part of the planning step you are currently working in. Since the source key figure is missing from the planning step, the system cannot use it for planning calculations or data entry.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When you define a planning function or planning sequence that references a source key figure.
  When the source key figure is not assigned to the planning step in the planning area.
  When you try to execute planning functions or data entry in a planning step that does not include the source key figure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Step Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction RSPLAN or use the BW Planning Modeler.
  Open the planning area and check the planning step &1.
  Verify if the source key figure &3 is included in the planning step.
  If not, add the source key figure to the planning step.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Functions:
  
  Review the planning functions or sequences that use the source key figure.
  Ensure that the source key figure is available in the planning step where the function is executed.
  
  
  
  Reassign Key Figures:
  
  If the source key figure should not be part of the planning step, adjust the planning function or logic to avoid referencing it.
  Alternatively, include the source key figure in the planning step if it is required for planning.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  After changes, transport the updated planning area and planning steps to the relevant systems.
  Check consistency of the planning area and planning steps.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Planning Step: A planning step defines a subset of key figures and characteristics for planning purposes. It controls which data can be planned or changed.
  Source Key Figure: Often used in planning functions as a reference or basis for calculations.
  Planning Area: Contains the data model for planning, including key figures, characteristics, and planning steps.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Source key figure is not included in the planning step where planning is attempted.
  
  
  Effect
  Planning functions referencing the source key figure cannot be executed properly.
  
  
  Solution
  Add the source key figure to the planning step or adjust planning functions accordingly.
  
  
  Transaction to check
  RSPLAN (Planning Modeler)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide details about the planning area, planning step, and key figures involved.