How To Fix WRF_APC342 - Assortment &1: Store &2 with DC &3 removed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Assortment &1: Store &2 with DC &3 removed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC342 - Assortment &1: Store &2 with DC &3 removed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC342 Assortment &1: Store &2 with DC &3 removed
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message typically appears in the context of SAP Assortment Planning or Retail processes involving assortments, stores, and distribution centers (DCs). The message indicates that for the given Assortment (&1), the Store (&2) associated with the Distribution Center (&3) has been removed from the assortment assignment.
  Possible causes include:
  
  The store was manually or automatically removed from the assortment assignment.
  The distribution center assignment for the store has changed or been deleted.
  Data inconsistency or changes in master data (store or DC) leading to removal from the assortment.
  A system process or batch job that updates assortments has removed the store-DC combination.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Assortment Assignments:
  
  Go to the Assortment Planning transaction or relevant customizing.
  Verify if the store &2 is still assigned to the assortment &1.
  If the store was removed unintentionally, reassign the store to the assortment.
  
  
  
  Verify Store and DC Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the store &2 and distribution center &3.
  Ensure that the store is correctly linked to the DC.
  If the DC assignment has changed, update the store master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Recent Changes:
  
  Check change logs or audit trails for assortment assignments.
  Identify if any recent changes or batch jobs have removed the store from the assortment.
  
  
  
  Re-run Relevant Processes:
  
  If the removal was due to a process error, re-run the assortment assignment or planning process.
  Ensure that the data is consistent and the store-DC combination is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Support:
  
  If the issue persists or is unclear, check SAP Notes related to message WRF_APC342.
  Contact SAP Support with details of the assortment, store, and DC for further assistance.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module: SAP Retail, Assortment Planning, or SAP APO (if integrated).
  Transactions: Assortment maintenance transactions (e.g., /SAPAPO/ASSORT), store master data maintenance (BP or retail-specific transactions).
  Data Objects: Assortments, Stores, Distribution Centers.
  Common Scenarios: Store closures, DC reassignments, assortment updates during seasonal planning.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The message WRF_APC342 informs you that a store linked to a distribution center has been removed from an assortment. To resolve, verify and correct the assortment-store-DC assignments and ensure master data consistency. If needed, reassign the store to the assortment or update the DC linkage.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, process step), I can help with more specific guidance.