How To Fix WXPB114 - No material group contained in the planning layout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 114

• Message text: No material group contained in the planning layout

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB114 - No material group contained in the planning layout ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXPB114 - No material group contained in the planning layout
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP's planning environment (such as in Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning) when the planning layout being used does not include the Material Group field. The planning layout defines which fields (characteristics) are available and visible during planning. If the layout lacks the Material Group characteristic, the system cannot process or display data related to material groups, leading to this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The planning layout is a configuration that controls the structure and content of planning screens or reports.
  Material Group is often a key characteristic used for grouping or filtering materials in planning.
  If the layout does not contain this characteristic, but the planning process or report expects it, the system raises this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Planning Layout:
  
  Go to the planning layout maintenance transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for Demand Planning or /SAPAPO/SDP97 for Supply Network Planning).
  Open the layout that is being used when the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Add Material Group to the Layout:
  
  In the layout definition, ensure that the Material Group characteristic (usually MATKL) is included.
  Add it to the list of characteristics or key figures as required.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate the Layout:
  
  After adding the Material Group, save and activate the layout.
  Retry the planning process or report.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view the Material Group characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Book and Data View:
  
  Sometimes, the planning book or data view might also need to be adjusted to include Material Group.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/SDP97 to check the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Material Group (MATKL): A standard SAP material master field used to group materials for reporting and planning.
  This error is common when custom layouts are created or modified and the Material Group characteristic is omitted.
  If you are using standard SAP layouts, verify if any recent changes or transports have affected the layout.
  In some cases, the error might also appear if the planning layout is assigned incorrectly or if the planning book expects a different layout.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WXPB114 - No material group contained in the planning layout
  
  
  Cause
  Material Group characteristic missing in the planning layout
  
  
  Solution
  Add Material Group (MATKL) to the planning layout and activate it
  
  
  Transactions
  /SAPAPO/SDP94, /SAPAPO/SDP97 (for layout maintenance)
  
  
  Notes
  Check authorizations and planning book settings
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the planning application (e.g., Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning), the layout name, and the steps leading to the error.