How To Fix WRF_APC254 - Material &1 is assigned to a different season than this purchasing list

WRF_APC254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Material &1 is assigned to a different season than this purchasing list

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& belongs to a season &V2& that is different from the
current purchasing list season.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a material that is valid for the planning season.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC254 - Material &1 is assigned to a different season than this purchasing list ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC254: Material &1 is assigned to a different season than this purchasing list
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Retail (specifically in the Assortment Planning and Purchasing List processes) when you try to assign or include a material in a purchasing list that is linked to a different season than the material itself.
  
  Season in SAP Retail is a key characteristic used to group materials and assortments according to a specific time period (e.g., Spring 2024, Fall 2024).
  Each material is assigned to a particular season.
  Purchasing lists are also assigned to a season.
  If you attempt to add a material to a purchasing list that belongs to a different season, SAP throws this error to prevent inconsistent season assignments.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system enforces season consistency to ensure that assortments and purchasing lists are seasonally aligned.
  This helps in planning, reporting, and ensures that materials are procured and