How To Fix WART_MSG012 - ConsumerProductGroupHierarchyID is not assigned to the distribution chain

WART_MSG012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WART_MSG - Messages of Merchandise service

• Message number: 012

• Message text: ConsumerProductGroupHierarchyID is not assigned to the distribution chain

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WART_MSG012 - Details

• The SAP error message WART_MSG012 indicates that the Consumer Product Group Hierarchy ID is not assigned to the specified distribution chain. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with product hierarchies and their assignments to distribution channels.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the Consumer Product Group Hierarchy ID has not been assigned to the distribution chain in the system. This can happen if the hierarchy was created but not linked to the relevant distribution chain.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system where the necessary settings for product hierarchies and distribution chains are not properly defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the product hierarchy or distribution chain settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OVH1 (or