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 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that all characteristic values used in the hierarchy exist and are active.
  Use transaction codes like RSDHIERARCHY or RSPLAN to check hierarchy consistency.
  Run consistency checks on master data and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Validate Hierarchy Definitions:
  
  Ensure the hierarchy does not contain cycles or invalid parent-child relationships.
  Check for missing nodes or references.
  Use hierarchy maintenance transactions (e.g., RSH1, RSH2) to review and correct the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform hierarchy setup.
  Check authorization objects related to planning and hierarchy maintenance.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements:
  
  If custom BAdIs or user exits are implemented for hierarchy setup, review their code for errors.
  Temporarily disable custom enhancements to isolate the problem.
  
  
  
  System and Transport Checks:
  
  Verify that all relevant SAP notes and patches are applied.
  Check for inconsistencies in transports related to planning objects.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Automatic Setup:
  
  After corrections, re-execute the automatic setup process.
  Monitor logs for any further errors.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WXP761.
  If unresolved, raise a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions and Tools:
  
  RSDHIERARCHY – Hierarchy maintenance and consistency check.
  RSPLAN – Planning functions and hierarchy setup.
  RSH1, RSH2 – Hierarchy maintenance.
  ST22 – Check for short dumps related to the error.
  SM21 – System log for related errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for known issues with planning hierarchy setup.
  Example notes might address specific bugs or patches related to WXP761.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for BW-IP and BPC planning hierarchy setup.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Inconsistent master data, invalid hierarchy definitions, authorization issues, or custom code errors.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct master data and hierarchy, check authorizations, review custom code, apply SAP notes, and re-run setup.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use hierarchy maintenance transactions, check system logs, consult SAP Notes and support.
  
  
  
  
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