How To Fix WXP639 - More than one planning version is available in the selected area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 639

• Message text: More than one planning version is available in the selected area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP639 - More than one planning version is available in the selected area ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP639: "More than one planning version is available in the selected area":
  
  Error Message:
  WXP639 - More than one planning version is available in the selected area
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you are trying to execute a planning-related transaction or report (often in SAP APO or SAP SCM planning tools) and the system detects that there is more than one planning version defined for the selected planning area. The system expects a single planning version to be active or selected for the operation, but multiple versions exist, causing ambiguity.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Multiple planning versions exist for the same planning area.
  The planning version is not explicitly specified in the transaction or report.
  The system cannot determine which planning version to use because more than one is valid or active.
  
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  In SAP APO Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP), or other planning applications.
  When running planning books, macros, or reports that require a single planning version.
  During data transfer or planning run where the planning version is a key parameter.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Planning Version Explicitly:
  
  When running the transaction or report, explicitly select or enter the planning version you want to use.
  In planning books or macros, ensure the planning version is set correctly in the selection screen or variant.
  
  
  
  Check and Clean Up Planning Versions:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC90 or relevant planning version maintenance transactions to review all planning versions for the planning area.
  Delete or archive obsolete or unused planning versions if they are no longer needed.
  Ensure only the relevant planning versions are active.
  
  
  
  Set a Default Planning Version:
  
  In some cases, you can configure a default planning version for the planning area so that the system automatically picks it up.
  This can be done in customizing or master data settings depending on the module.
  
  
  
  Check User-Specific Settings:
  
  Sometimes, user-specific settings or variants might cause the system to pick multiple versions.
  Verify user parameters or planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to planning versions and this error message.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Planning Version: A planning version is a copy or snapshot of planning data that allows planners to simulate or test different scenarios without affecting the live data.
  Planning Area: Defines the scope of planning data (e.g., product-location combinations, key figures).
  Multiple Versions: Having multiple versions is common for scenario planning, but the system needs to know which one to use in a given context.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  More than one planning version exists for the selected planning area, causing ambiguity.
  
  
  Effect
  System cannot determine which planning version to use, resulting in error WXP639.
  
  
  Solution
  Specify the planning version explicitly; clean up or deactivate unnecessary versions; set default version if possible.
  
  
  Where
  SAP APO Demand Planning, SNP, or other planning transactions/reports.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where you encounter this error, I can give more tailored advice.