How To Fix WPLG002 - Category and assortment cannot be specified at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPLG - Interfaces for Space Management

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Category and assortment cannot be specified at the same time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPLG002 - Category and assortment cannot be specified at the same time ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WPLG002: "Category and assortment cannot be specified at the same time":
  
  Error Message:
  WPLG002 - Category and assortment cannot be specified at the same time
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because in the SAP Retail system, when defining or processing assortments, you are not allowed to specify both a Category and an Assortment simultaneously in the same context or selection criteria.
  
  Category refers to a classification of products (e.g., product hierarchy or merchandise category).
  Assortment refers to a predefined set or group of products assigned to a particular store, channel, or customer group.
  
  The system logic enforces that either a category or an assortment is used to filter or define the product selection, but not both at the same time, to avoid ambiguity or conflicting selection criteria.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During assortment planning or assortment assignment.
  When running reports or transactions that involve product selection based on assortments and categories.
  When maintaining assortments or product lists in Retail or Merchandise Management modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review your selection criteria or configuration:
  
  Check the transaction or program where the error occurs.
  Identify where both a category and an assortment are being entered or selected simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Use either Category or Assortment:
  
  Modify the input so that only one of the two is specified.
  If you want to filter by category, leave the assortment field blank.
  If you want to filter by assortment, leave the category field blank.
  
  
  
  Adjust your process or logic:
  
  If your business process requires filtering by both, consider redesigning the logic to first filter by one and then by the other in separate steps.
  Alternatively, create a new assortment that corresponds to the category you want to use.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If this error appears in a custom program or report, review the code to ensure it does not pass both parameters simultaneously to standard SAP function modules or BAPIs.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is part of the SAP Retail module, particularly in assortment management.
  The message is designed to prevent inconsistent or conflicting product selections.
  The message class is usually WPLG (related to assortment and product selection).
  If you need to work with both categories and assortments, consider sequential filtering or creating combined assortments.
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  
  You are running a report to list products for a store.
  You enter a product category (e.g., "Men's Shoes") and also select an assortment (e.g., "Summer Collection").
  The system throws WPLG002 because it expects only one filter type.
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the transaction code or process step where the error occurs, and I can assist with more specific guidance.