How To Fix WRF_APC229 - No reference distribution center found. Scheduling not possible

WRF_APC229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 229

• Message text: No reference distribution center found. Scheduling not possible

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WRF_APC229 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC229 No reference distribution center found. Scheduling not possible
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APO-PP/DS) process when the system tries to determine a reference distribution center for a product/location combination but fails to find one. The reference distribution center is essential for scheduling and planning because it serves as the source location for the product in the supply chain.
  Common reasons for this error include:
  
  The product master data does not have a reference distribution center maintained.
  The location or product-location master data is incomplete or missing the reference distribution center assignment.
  The integration between SAP ERP and APO is not properly maintained, causing missing or inconsistent master data.
  Incorrect or missing settings in the location-product master data or in the location-product assignment in APO.
  The product/location combination is not assigned to any distribution center in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
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