How To Fix WRF_APC249 - Assortment type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Assortment type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC249 - Assortment type &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WRF_APC249: Assortment type &1 does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_APC249: Assortment type &1 does not exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or reference an assortment type that is not defined or does not exist in the system. The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual assortment type code that the system could not find.
  In SAP, an assortment type is used in Retail and Merchandise Management (Retail Pricing, Assortment Planning, etc.) to group products or articles for specific business processes. If the assortment type is missing or incorrectly maintained, the system cannot proceed with the related transaction or process.
  Common causes include:
  
  The assortment type has not been created or maintained in the system.
  Typographical error or incorrect assortment type code entered.
  The assortment type was deleted or is inactive.
  Data inconsistency or missing master data in Retail or Merchandise Management modules.
  
  
  Where it Occurs
  
  Assortment planning transactions.
  Pricing or promotion configuration where assortment types are referenced.
  Retail merchandise management processes.
  Reports or programs that require valid assortment types.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Assortment Type Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction WRS1 (Maintain Assortment Types) or the relevant IMG path:
  
  SPRO ? SAP Retail ? Merchandise Management ? Assortment ? Define Assortment Types
  
  
  Verify if the assortment type mentioned in the error exists.
  If it does not exist, create the assortment type with the required attributes.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assortment Type Code:
  
  If the assortment type code was entered manually, verify and correct the code.
  Ensure that the code used in the transaction or configuration matches the one maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  If the assortment type was deleted or made inactive, restore or reactivate it if needed.
  Run consistency checks or data validation reports in Retail Merchandise Management.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing and Configuration:
  
  Check if the assortment type is correctly assigned in related customizing settings.
  Ensure that all dependent objects or processes reference valid assortment types.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_APC249 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Assortment types are key in Retail processes for grouping articles for pricing, promotions, and planning.
  Proper maintenance of assortment types is critical for smooth Retail operations.
  If you are unsure about the correct assortment type, consult your Retail business process owner or SAP Retail consultant.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WRF_APC249: Assortment type &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Assortment type referenced is missing or invalid
  
  
  Solution
  Create or correct the assortment type in customizing (WRS1)
  
  
  Module
  SAP Retail / Merchandise Management
  
  
  Transactions
  WRS1, SPRO (IMG path for assortment types)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact assortment type code causing the error, I can help you with more specific guidance.