How To Fix RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND002 - Article &1 for date &2 not maintained in article hierarchy &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND - Price Optimization: Messages for Outbound Interfaces

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Article &1 for date &2 not maintained in article hierarchy &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND002 - Article &1 for date &2 not maintained in article hierarchy &3 ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND002 indicates that there is an issue with the maintenance of an article (material) in the article hierarchy for a specific date. This error typically arises in the context of Retail and Merchandise Management, where articles are organized in hierarchies for better management and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The specified article (Article &1) does not have a valid entry for the given date (&2) in the specified article hierarchy (&3).
  The article may not be assigned to the hierarchy or the date range for the hierarchy does not include the specified date.
  There may be a configuration issue or missing data in the article master data or hierarchy settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Article Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Verify that the article is correctly assigned to the article hierarchy. You can do this by checking the article master data in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the article is included in the hierarchy for the specified date.
  
  
  
  Maintain Article Hierarchy:
  
  If the article is not maintained in the hierarchy for the specified date, you will need to add it. This can typically be done through the transaction code for maintaining article hierarchies (e.g., using transaction WMH1 or WMH2).
  Ensure that the date range for the hierarchy includes the specified date.
  
  
  
  Review Date Settings:
  
  Check if the date you are trying to use is within the valid range for the article hierarchy. If the hierarchy is only valid for certain dates, you may need to adjust your date or update the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to article hierarchies and master data management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WMH1 - Create Article Hierarchy
  WMH2 - Change Article Hierarchy
  WMH3 - Display Article Hierarchy
  
  
  
  Master Data Management:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data is correctly maintained, including article master data, hierarchy settings, and any related configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND002 error in your SAP system.