How To Fix W_DSD_01051 - Store &1 ignored as department stores are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Store &1 ignored as department stores are not supported

What causes this issue?

Only stores with store category "Store" or "Shop" are supported.

System Response

Stores belonging to other site categories (department store) are
excluded from the selection.

How to fix this error?

Remove stores which are not supported from your selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01051 - Store &1 ignored as department stores are not supported ?

  The SAP error message:
  W_DSD_01051 Store &1 ignored as department stores are not supported
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP Retail (specifically in the Demand and Supply Distribution (DSD) or related Retail modules) when a store is identified as a department store, but the current process or configuration does not support department stores. The system therefore ignores the store during processing.
  
  The placeholder &1 is replaced by the store number or identifier.
  Department stores in SAP Retail are typically stores that have multiple departments managed separately.
  Some processes or functions in SAP Retail are designed only for single-department stores or do not handle department stores properly.
  This message indicates that the store is excluded from the process because the system or scenario does not support department stores.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During distribution or replenishment runs.
  When processing store master data or sales data.
  When executing planning or forecasting functions that do not support department stores.
  When the system tries to assign or process stores in scenarios limited to single-department stores.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Store Type and Configuration:
  
  Verify if the store is correctly classified as a department store in the system.
  Use transaction codes like WMDV (Store Master Data) or relevant Retail master data transactions to check the store attributes.
  
  
  
  Review Process or Scenario Requirements:
  
  Confirm if the process you are running supports department stores.
  If the process does not support department stores, you have two options:
  
  Exclude department stores from the process intentionally.
  Change the store type if it was incorrectly set as a department store.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Process or Use Alternative Process:
  
  If department stores need to be included, check if there is an alternative process or configuration that supports department stores.
  Consult SAP Retail documentation or SAP Notes for updates or patches that add support for department stores in your scenario.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message W_DSD_01051 or department store support.
  Sometimes, SAP provides patches or configuration guides to handle department stores.
  
  
  
  Custom Development or Enhancement:
  
  If standard SAP does not support department stores in your scenario, consider custom development or enhancements to handle them.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WMDV - Store Master Data
  WMDM - Store Department Master Data
  WMDP - Store Planning
  WMDQ - Store Query
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  SAP Retail (IS-Retail)
  Demand and Supply Distribution (DSD)
  Merchandise Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to department stores and message W_DSD_01051.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Retail Master Data Guide
  SAP Retail Planning and Distribution documentation
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W_DSD_01051 indicates that a store classified as a department store is ignored because the current SAP Retail process does not support department stores. The solution involves verifying store classification, understanding process limitations, and either excluding such stores or adjusting configuration/processes to support them.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction or process where the message appears), I can help with more specific guidance.