How To Fix WRF_APC104 - Update of markdown profile assignment failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Update of markdown profile assignment failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC104 - Update of markdown profile assignment failed ?

  The SAP error message WRF_APC104: Update of markdown profile assignment failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Demand Planning (DP) or Promotion Planning components where markdown profiles are used to manage price reductions or promotions.
  
  Cause
  The error WRF_APC104 indicates that the system failed to update the assignment of a markdown profile to a product or product-location combination. Common causes include:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency or Missing Master Data:
  
  The product or location master data required for the assignment is missing or inconsistent.
  The markdown profile being assigned does not exist or is inactive.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user performing the update does not have sufficient authorization to change markdown profile assignments.
  
  
  
  Locking or Database Issues:
  
  The relevant database tables are locked by another process.
  Database inconsistencies or update conflicts.
  
  
  
  Incorrect or Incomplete Input Data:
  
  The input data for the markdown profile assignment is incomplete or contains invalid values.
  
  
  
  System or Custom Code Errors:
  
  Custom enhancements or user exits related to markdown profile assignment may cause failures.
  System bugs or missing SAP notes.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WRF_APC104 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product and location master data exist and are active.
  Confirm that the markdown profile exists and is valid in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields for the markdown profile assignment are correctly filled.
  Validate the data format and values.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to update markdown profile assignments.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locked entries related to the markdown profile or product.
  If locks exist, determine if they can be released safely.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Dumps:
  
  Check transaction ST22 for any short dumps related to the error.
  Review application logs in SLG1 for detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC104 or markdown profile assignment issues.
  Apply relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  Test in a Sandbox:
  
  Try to reproduce the error in a test or sandbox environment to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Debug or Review Custom Code:
  
  If custom enhancements exist, debug or review them to ensure they do not interfere with the update process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MDP – Markdown Profile Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/MC62 – Promotion Planning
  SM12 – Lock Entries
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  SLG1 – Application Log
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  /SAPAPO/MDP_PROFILE – Markdown Profiles
  /SAPAPO/MDP_ASSIGN – Markdown Profile Assignments
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes with keywords like "WRF_APC104", "markdown profile assignment failed", or related to APO Demand Planning markdown profiles.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for APO Demand Planning and Promotion Planning.
  SAP APO Configuration guides related to markdown and promotion planning.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs, screenshots, and steps to reproduce the error.