How To Fix WXP761 - Unexpected error in the automatic setup of the planning hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Unexpected error in the automatic setup of the planning hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP761 - Unexpected error in the automatic setup of the planning hierarchy ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXP761 - Unexpected error in the automatic setup of the planning hierarchy
  
  Cause
  The error message WXP761 typically occurs during the automatic setup or generation of the planning hierarchy in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW Integrated Planning (BW-IP). The root causes can include:
  
  Inconsistent or missing master data: The planning hierarchy depends on consistent master data (e.g., characteristic values, hierarchy nodes). If the master data is incomplete, inconsistent, or corrupted, the automatic setup fails.
  Incorrect or incomplete hierarchy definitions: The hierarchy structure (e.g., parent-child relationships) may have cycles, missing nodes, or invalid references.
  Authorization issues: The user executing the setup may lack necessary authorizations to read or write hierarchy data.
  System or transport inconsistencies: Sometimes, system inconsistencies or incomplete transports can cause unexpected errors.
  Technical issues in the planning engine or BAdI implementations: Custom enhancements or BAdIs related to hierarchy setup might cause errors if not implemented correctly.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WXP761