How To Fix WRF_APC069 - Material group &1 is not defined for Retail

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Material group &1 is not defined for Retail

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC069 - Material group &1 is not defined for Retail ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC069 Material group &1 is not defined for Retail
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the material group specified (represented by &1 in the message) is not defined or maintained in the Retail-specific customizing tables. In SAP Retail, material groups must be explicitly defined and assigned in the Retail system to ensure proper integration and processing. If a material group used in a transaction or master data is missing in the Retail customizing, the system throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The message is typically triggered during Retail-related processes such as article creation, master data replication, or sales document processing.
  The Retail system checks if the material group exists in the Retail-specific customizing (e.g., in the Retail article master or related tables).
  If the material group is missing, the system cannot proceed because it relies on Retail-specific settings for pricing, assortment, or reporting.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Group:
  
  Identify the material group causing the error (the value in place of