How To Fix WPLG003 - No assortment exists for category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPLG - Interfaces for Space Management

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No assortment exists for category &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPLG003 - No assortment exists for category & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WPLG003 No assortment exists for category &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Retail (usually in the Assortment Planning or Merchandise Planning components) when the system tries to find an assortment assigned to a particular merchandise category, but no assortment has been defined or assigned for that category.
  In other words, the system expects that each merchandise category should have at least one assortment linked to it, but for the category referenced in the message (represented by &), no such assortment exists.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During assortment planning or assortment assignment processes.
  When generating assortment reports or during assortment-related data processing.
  When trying to plan or execute sales or purchase orders linked to a category without an assortment.
  During assortment hierarchy validations or assortment assignments in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assortment Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction or IMG path where assortments are maintained.
  Verify if the merchandise category mentioned in the error has an assortment assigned.
  If not, create or assign an appropriate assortment to the category.
  
  
  
  Create Assortment:
  
  Use transaction WPLG (Assortment Planning) or the relevant transaction in your SAP Retail system.
  Define a new assortment for the category.
  Assign the assortment to the merchandise category.
  
  
  
  Verify Category and Assortment Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the merchandise category master data is correctly maintained.
  Check if the assortment master data is active and valid for the planning period.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Points:
  
  If the error occurs during data transfer or integration (e.g., between assortment planning and merchandise management), verify that the data mapping and assignments are consistent.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this issue appears after a transport or system upgrade, verify that all relevant customizing and master data have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Assortment: A collection of articles/products grouped for planning and sales purposes, often linked to merchandise categories.
  Merchandise Category: A classification used in retail to group products for planning, reporting, and assortment management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WPLG – Assortment Planning
  WPL1 – Maintain Assortment
  WPL2 – Assign Assortment to Merchandise Category
  
  
  IMG Path:
  
  SAP Retail ? Merchandise and Assortment Planning ? Assortment Planning ? Define Assortments
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WPLG003 indicates that the system cannot find an assortment linked to the specified merchandise category. To resolve it, ensure that an assortment exists and is properly assigned to the category in question. This is essential for assortment planning and related retail processes to function correctly.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the transaction you were running, the category involved, and the system context.