How To Fix WXPB001 - Plan version &1 is not in the area selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Plan version &1 is not in the area selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB001 - Plan version &1 is not in the area selected ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXPB001 Plan version &1 is not in the area selected
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to access or process a plan version in SAP that does not belong to the planning area currently selected or active in your session. In SAP, planning versions are assigned to specific planning areas, and you cannot use a plan version outside its assigned planning area.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Plan Version: A version of a plan (e.g., for budgeting, forecasting) stored in SAP.
  Planning Area: A defined area in SAP that groups related planning objects and data.
  The system checks if the plan version you want to use belongs to the planning area you have selected.
  If the plan version is not part of the selected planning area, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Planning Area:
  
  Verify which planning area the plan version belongs to.
  You can check this in transaction WXPB or in the customizing settings for planning areas and plan versions.
  
  
  
  Select the Correct Planning Area:
  
  Before processing the plan version, ensure you have selected the correct planning area in your session.
  This is usually done in the initial screen or selection screen of the planning transaction.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Plan Version:
  
  If you intended to use a different plan version, make sure it belongs to the currently selected planning area.
  If not, switch to the plan version that matches the selected planning area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing if Needed:
  
  If the plan version is incorrectly assigned, you may need to correct the assignment in customizing (transaction SPRO ? SAP Business Planning ? Planning Versions).
  This should be done carefully, as it affects data integrity.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions to check:
  
  WXPB – Planning version maintenance
  SPRO – Customizing for planning areas and versions
  WXPB01 – Planning area selection screen (depending on your SAP system/version)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure consistency between planning areas and plan versions.
  This error is common when users copy or transport planning versions between systems without adjusting planning areas.
  If you are unsure about the planning area or plan version assignments, consult your SAP BW/Planning administrator.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Plan version does not belong to selected planning area.
  
  
  Solution
  Select the correct planning area or use a plan version assigned to the selected area.
  
  
  Check
  Plan version assignment in customizing and transaction WXPB.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  WXPB, SPRO, WXPB01
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction or process where the error occurs, and the plan version and planning area details.