How To Fix WM273 - Master data for assortment & exists already, cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Master data for assortment & exists already, cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM273 - Master data for assortment & exists already, cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message WM273 ("Master data for assortment & exists already, cannot be changed") typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when there is an attempt to change or modify an assortment that already exists in the system. This error indicates that the system has detected that the master data for the specified assortment is already present, and therefore, it cannot be altered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Master Data: The primary cause of this error is that the assortment you are trying to modify already exists in the system. SAP does not allow changes to existing master data for assortments to prevent data integrity issues.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as trying to create a new assortment with the same identifier as an existing one.
  System Configuration: There might be specific configurations or settings in the system that restrict changes to existing assortments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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