How To Fix RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND009 - Error &1 on determination of article hierarchy for distribtn chain &2/&3

RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Error &1 on determination of article hierarchy for distribtn chain &2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND009 - Error &1 on determination of article hierarchy for distribtn chain &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND009 typically occurs when there is an issue with the determination of the article hierarchy for a specific distribution chain in the Retail Data Management (RDM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Article Hierarchy: The article hierarchy for the specified distribution chain may not be defined or may be incomplete.
  Incorrect Distribution Chain: The distribution chain specified in the error message may not be valid or may not have the necessary configurations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to articles or distribution chains.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the RDM or related modules may not be correctly configured to support the article hierarchy determination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Article Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for article hierarchies in SAP.
  Ensure that the article hierarchy for the specified distribution chain is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Distribution