How To Fix WB160 - Assortment lists created for no customer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Assortment lists created for no customer

What causes this issue?

Analysis of the last creation dates per assortment list type and
customer concluded that no assortment lists have to be created for any
of the customers selected.

System Response

No assortment lists will be created.

How to fix this error?

The <DS:TRAN.WBBA>Display assortment list cycle</> function allows you
to determine the next creation dates for assortment lists (on the
condition that a regular batch job has been scheduled for this).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB160 - Assortment lists created for no customer ?

  The SAP error message WB160 indicates that assortment lists have been created, but there are no customers associated with them. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Retail module, where assortment planning is used to manage product assortments for different customer segments or stores.
  Cause:
  
  No Customer Assignment: The assortment list has been created without any customers being assigned to it. This can happen if the assortment is intended for a specific customer group but none have been defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the assortment list or the customer master data.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation of the assortment list, the user may have overlooked assigning customers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Assign Customers: Go to the assortment list and ensure that customers are assigned to it. This can typically be done in the assortment management transaction (e.g., using transaction code WB11 or WB12).
  Check Customer Master Data: Verify that the customer master data is correctly set up and that the customers you want to assign to the assortment list are active and valid.
  Review Assortment List Configuration: Ensure that the assortment list is configured correctly and that it is intended to be used for the customers you are targeting.
  Recreate Assortment List: If necessary, you may need to delete the existing assortment list and recreate it, ensuring that customers are assigned during the creation process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WB11 (Create Assortment List), WB12 (Change Assortment List), and WB13 (Display Assortment List).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on assortment management and customer assignment.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage assortment lists and customer assignments.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB160 error and successfully manage your assortment lists in SAP.