How To Fix WXP699 - Break-down &1 could find no values for grouping &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Break-down &1 could find no values for grouping &2

What causes this issue?

You want to define values for grouping &V2& using
<DS:DE.WISP_BREAKD>break-down</> &V1&. The system could find no values
for this grouping.

System Response

The promotion is created with incomplete data.

How to fix this error?

If you use <DS:DE.WISP_BDMETHOD>break-down method</> 'class system',
you must make assignments for class &V2&.
If you use break-down method 'break-down table', you can define if your
break-down table contains data suitable for grouping &V2&. Note
existing context characteristics in the break-down table and planning
layout.
For more information about the characteristics of break-down &V1&, see
<DS:SIMG.WIS_PLAN_0074>Customizing.</>

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 WXP699 - Break-down &1 could find no values for grouping &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP699 Break-down &1 could find no values for grouping &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in the context of SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe (or SAP Smart Forms/Script) when the system tries to process a break-down (grouping) in a form or report but finds no data values for the specified grouping field.
  
  &1 = The name of the break-down (grouping) node or structure.
  &2 = The grouping field name.
  
  In other words, the system is trying to create a group or section in the output based on a certain field, but the data set does not contain any values for that grouping field. This can happen if:
  
  The internal table or data source is empty or filtered out completely.
  The grouping field is not populated or is NULL/initial in the data.
  The data retrieval logic or selection criteria resulted in no records for that group.
  The form or report logic expects data that is not present.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the processing of break-downs (groupings) in SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe.
  When using break-down nodes in the form context that rely on data grouping.
  When the data passed to the form does not contain entries for the grouping field.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the Data Source:
  
  Verify that the internal table or data structure passed to the form contains data.
  Ensure that the grouping field (&2) is populated with valid values.
  Debug or log the data before the form processing to confirm data presence.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  If the data is filtered before passing to the form, check if the filters are too restrictive.
  Modify the selection parameters to ensure data is available for the grouping.
  
  
  
  Modify the Form Logic:
  
  Add checks in the form to handle empty data gracefully.
  Use conditional logic to skip break-down processing if no data exists.
  Provide default values or messages when no data is found.
  
  
  
  Data Preparation:
  
  If the grouping field is optional, ensure that the form logic can handle missing grouping values.
  Populate the grouping field with default or placeholder values if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to break-down processing in forms.
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WXP699 or break-down processing.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  WXP699 is a warning, not an error, so the form processing may continue but the output might be incomplete or missing grouped sections.
  This message is common in Adobe Forms when the data structure is dynamic or when optional groupings are used.
  Proper data validation and error handling in the form logic can prevent this warning from appearing.
  If the grouping is mandatory for business logic, ensure upstream data extraction and transformation steps provide the necessary data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No data values found for the specified grouping field during break-down processing.
  
  
  Effect
  Grouping section in the form/report cannot be generated; warning message displayed.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and ensure data presence; adjust selection criteria; handle empty data in form.
  
  
  Message Type
  Warning (WXP699)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., form type, data source, ABAP code snippet), I can help with a more tailored solution.