How To Fix MCW_AA_AT002 - Specify a merchandise category hierarchy (no materials)

MCW_AA_AT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCW_AA_AT - Messages for Allocation Rule Generation Based on BW

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Specify a merchandise category hierarchy (no materials)

What causes this issue?

You have selected generation for a material group hierarchy.
You cannot specify any materials.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCW_AA_AT002 - Specify a merchandise category hierarchy (no materials) ?

  The SAP error message MCW_AA_AT002 indicates that a merchandise category hierarchy has not been specified for a particular context, and it typically occurs in the context of merchandise management or inventory management processes. This error is often encountered when trying to perform actions related to merchandise categories without having the necessary hierarchy defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Merchandise Category Hierarchy: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a merchandise category hierarchy defined for the materials or products you are trying to work with.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the merchandise category hierarchy in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: The materials or products may not be properly assigned to a merchandise category, leading to the inability to process them.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error MCW_AA_AT002, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Merchandise Category Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for merchandise categories (usually