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.
  
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