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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  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.
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