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

WXPB114 - Overview

• 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