How To Fix WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG088 - Invalid merchandise category &1

WPM_MSG_OFR_PRM_INTG088 - Overview

• 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: