How To Fix WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG088 - Invalid merchandise category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG - Offer promotion integration messages

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Invalid merchandise category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG088 - Invalid merchandise category &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG088: Invalid merchandise category &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized merchandise category code during processing. Typically, this happens in SAP Retail or SAP IS-Retail environments where merchandise categories are used to classify products. The error indicates that the merchandise category value passed to a function, interface, or pricing condition is not valid or not maintained in the system.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The merchandise category code does not exist in the merchandise category master data.
  The merchandise category is not assigned or linked properly in the relevant organizational data.
  Data inconsistencies or incorrect data entry in the sales document, pricing procedure, or integration interfaces.
  Custom developments or interfaces passing incorrect merchandise category values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Merchandise Category Master Data:
  
  Verify that the merchandise category code (the value represented by &1 in the message) exists in the merchandise category master.
  Transaction codes to check merchandise categories include:
  
  WPM_MCAT (Maintain Merchandise Categories)
  Or via IMG path: Retail ? Master Data ? Merchandise Category ? Define Merchandise Categories
  
  
  
  
  
  Validate Assignments:
  
  Ensure the merchandise category is properly assigned to the relevant organizational units, product hierarchy, or assortment.
  Check if the merchandise category is active and valid for the current sales area or pricing context.
  
  
  
  Review Data Input:
  
  Check the sales document or interface data where the merchandise category is passed.
  Correct any typos or invalid codes.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Interfaces:
  
  If the error occurs during data integration or custom developments, debug or review the code to ensure the correct merchandise category is passed.
  Validate mapping tables or conversion routines.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Correct Data:
  
  After correcting the merchandise category, reprocess the transaction or interface.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Merchandise categories are key classification elements in SAP Retail used for pricing, assortment, and reporting.
  This error is often linked to pricing procedures or condition records where merchandise categories are used as condition exclusion or inclusion criteria.
  SAP Notes or OSS messages related to merchandise category errors may provide additional guidance.
  If using SAP CAR (Customer Activity Repository) or SAP S/4HANA Retail, ensure merchandise category data synchronization is consistent.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG088 Invalid merchandise category &1
  
  
  Cause
  Merchandise category code is invalid or not maintained
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct merchandise category master data and assignments; check input data and interfaces
  
  
  Transactions
  WPM_MCAT (Maintain Merchandise Categories)
  
  
  Related Areas
  Pricing, Sales Documents, Retail Master Data
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact merchandise category code causing the error or the context (e.g., transaction, interface), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.