How To Fix WRF_APC340 - Assortment &1: Store &2 has new DC &3 instead of &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Assortment &1: Store &2 has new DC &3 instead of &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC340 - Assortment &1: Store &2 has new DC &3 instead of &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC340 Assortment &1: Store &2 has new DC &3 instead of &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Assortment Planning and Distribution Center (DC) assignments in SAP Retail or SAP Assortment Planning (APC). The message indicates that for a particular assortment (&1) and store (&2), the system has detected a new Distribution Center (&3) assigned, which differs from the previously expected or assigned Distribution Center (&4).
  In other words, the store's DC assignment has changed unexpectedly or is inconsistent with the existing data in the assortment planning system.
  Possible causes include:
  
  The Distribution Center assignment for the store has been changed in the master data but not updated or synchronized in the assortment planning system.
  Data inconsistency between the store master data and the assortment planning data.
  Incorrect or incomplete data upload or replication from the source system to the assortment planning system.
  A recent change in the supply chain setup (e.g., store reassigned to a different DC) that has not been fully propagated or confirmed in the system.
  
  
  Impact:
  
  The assortment planning process may be disrupted because the system expects the store to be supplied from a particular DC.
  Incorrect DC assignment can lead to wrong supply planning, stock allocation, and distribution errors.
  It may block or cause errors in assortment planning runs or distribution planning.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Verify the DC assignment for the store:
  
  Check the current DC assignment for the store in the master data (e.g., in SAP Retail Store Master or relevant master data tables).
  Confirm if the new DC (&3) is the correct and intended DC for the store.
  
  
  
  Check the assortment planning data:
  
  Verify the DC assignment stored in the assortment planning system for the store and assortment (&1).
  Identify if the old DC (&4) is still assigned in the system.
  
  
  
  Synchronize or update the DC assignment:
  
  If the new DC (&3) is correct, update the assortment planning data to reflect the new DC.
  This may involve running data replication, master data synchronization, or manually updating the DC assignment in the assortment planning system.
  
  
  
  Check for data replication issues:
  
  If the DC change was made in a source system (e.g., SAP ERP or SAP Retail), ensure that the data replication to the assortment planning system is working correctly.
  Re-run the relevant data replication or master data upload programs.
  
  
  
  Consult with supply chain or master data team:
  
  Confirm if the DC change was intentional.
  Ensure all related systems and processes are aligned with the new DC assignment.
  
  
  
  Re-run the assortment planning process:
  
  After correcting the DC assignment, re-run the assortment planning or distribution planning process to verify that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes / Programs:
  
  Check store master data: WFM5 (Store Master in SAP Retail)
  Assortment planning transactions: WFM1, WFM2, or relevant APC transactions
  Data replication programs for master data synchronization
  
  
  
  Tables to check:
  
  Store master data tables (e.g., WFM_STORE)
  Distribution center assignment tables
  Assortment planning tables (e.g., WFM_ASSORTMENT)
  
  
  
  Notes / Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to assortment planning and DC assignment inconsistencies.
  Review SAP Retail or SAP Assortment Planning documentation for master data synchronization.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact system context (e.g., SAP Retail, SAP APC), I can help you with more specific transaction codes or steps.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WRF_APC340 indicates a mismatch in the Distribution Center assigned to a store for a given assortment. The solution is to verify and synchronize the DC assignment between the store master data and the assortment planning system to ensure consistency.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about your SAP system version and the process where this error occurs.