How To Fix WM519 - Assortment check only possible if no more than one distr.chain assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 519

• Message text: Assortment check only possible if no more than one distr.chain assigned

What causes this issue?

You attempted to start a complete check of the assortments without
first changing assortment control parameters (such as assortment grade
or listing procedure, for example). There are already several
distribution chains maintained for the material.
It is only possible to call a complete check, however, if at least one
of the following applies: only one distribution chain is maintained or
you have changed listing parameters for a selected distribution chain.
There are plans to extend the functionality so that a new check can be
called here for any distribution chain.

System Response

Once assortments have been deleted and this change has been saved, they
cannot be listed again using this function.

How to fix this error?

Change an assortment control parameter or change the individual listing
for the distribution chain in the "Assortment" menu.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM519 - Assortment check only possible if no more than one distr.chain assigned ?

  The SAP error message WM519 indicates that an assortment check can only be performed if there is no more than one distribution chain assigned to the material. This error typically arises in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) and is related to the handling of assortments in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an assortment check for a material that is associated with multiple distribution chains. In SAP, an assortment is a collection of products that are grouped together for specific sales or distribution purposes. The system requires that only one distribution chain is assigned to the material for the assortment check to be valid.
  Solution:
  To resolve the WM519 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data for the affected material and check the distribution chain assignments.
  Ensure that the material is only assigned to one distribution chain if you intend to perform an assortment check.
  
  
  
  Modify Distribution Chain Assignments:
  
  If the material is assigned to multiple distribution chains, you may need to either:
  
  Remove the additional distribution chain assignments if they are not necessary.
  Create a separate material master record for each distribution chain if the material needs to be managed separately.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Assortment Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for assortments in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that they allow for the intended use of assortments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Warehouse Management and assortments for additional guidance on how to manage distribution chains and assortment checks.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights specific to your system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check material master data or MM02 (Change Material) to modify it.
  Assortment Management: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of assortment management in SAP, including how assortments are defined and used in sales and distribution processes.
  Warehouse Management: Understanding the broader context of Warehouse Management in SAP can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the WM519 error and successfully perform the assortment check as needed.