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 &1).
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Group in Retail Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) for Retail.
  Navigate to:
  
  SAP Menu ? Logistics - General ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Material Groups ? Define Material Groups for Retail
  Alternatively, use transaction codes related to Retail customizing, such as SPRO ? Retail ? Master Data ? Article ? Define Material Groups.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign the Material Group:
  
  If the material group does not exist, create it with the appropriate description and settings.
  If it exists but is not assigned properly, ensure it is linked correctly to the Retail article master data.
  
  
  
  Check Integration and Replication:
  
  If the material group is maintained in ECC but missing in Retail, ensure that the replication or integration process (e.g., CIF - Core Interface) is correctly set up to transfer material group data.
  Run the relevant CIF transactions or batch jobs to synchronize master data.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  After maintaining the material group, retry the transaction or process that caused the error to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO – Access IMG for customizing.
  MM01 / MM02 – Material master maintenance.
  CIF transactions (e.g., CFM1, CFM2) – For master data replication between ECC and Retail.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  Retail-specific tables for material groups might include WRS_MATGRP or similar (depending on system version).
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Retail master data and material group integration.
  Review Retail implementation guides for material master data setup.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC069 indicates a missing Retail definition for a material group. To fix it, define or maintain the material group in the Retail customizing settings and ensure proper integration between ECC and Retail systems. This will allow Retail processes to recognize and use the material group correctly.