How To Fix WRF_APC383 - Enter season, season year and (if appropriate) rollout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Enter season, season year and (if appropriate) rollout

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC383 - Enter season, season year and (if appropriate) rollout ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC383 – Enter season, season year and (if appropriate) rollout
  
  Cause of the Error
  This error occurs in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically in the Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning modules, when the system expects the user to enter or specify the season, season year, and optionally the rollout information for a planning object or product master data, but these values are missing or incomplete.
  
  Season and Season Year are key attributes used in planning to categorize products or demand according to seasonal periods (e.g., Spring 2024).
  Rollout is an optional attribute used to define phases or waves of product introduction or distribution.
  
  The system requires these fields to correctly assign planning data to the appropriate seasonal context. If these fields are not maintained or entered during data input or planning runs, the system raises this error.
  
  When Does It Occur?
  
  During demand planning or forecasting when entering or uploading planning data.
  When creating or changing product master data or planning objects that are season-dependent.
  During data transfer or integration steps where season-related attributes are mandatory.
  When running planning heuristics or macros that require season and rollout information.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix
  
  
  Enter the Required Fields:
  
  Make sure to enter the Season and Season Year fields in the relevant planning screens or data upload files.
  If applicable, enter the Rollout information as well.
  
  
  
  Maintain Season and Season Year in Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data or planning object master data in transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 or relevant APO master data transactions.
  Ensure that the season and season year are maintained correctly for the product or planning object.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Book and Data View Settings:
  
  Verify that the planning book and data views are configured to include season and season year as key characteristics.
  If these fields are mandatory in the planning book, ensure users provide them.
  
  
  
  Data Upload / Interface Files:
  
  If data is uploaded via CIF or flat files, ensure that the season, season year, and rollout fields are included and correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the season and season year are derived from customizing or configuration (e.g., in /SAPAPO/SEASON).
  Verify that the season profiles and calendars are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Season and Season Year are often used in industries like fashion, retail, or consumer goods where demand varies significantly by season.
  The rollout attribute is used to manage phased product launches or distribution waves.
  This error is a validation message to ensure data consistency and correct planning segmentation.
  If you are unsure about the correct season or rollout values, consult your business process owner or master data team.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WRF_APC383 – Enter season, season year and (if appropriate) rollout
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incomplete season, season year, or rollout data in planning or master data
  
  
  Solution
  Enter the required season, season year, and rollout values in planning screens, master data, or upload files
  
  
  Related Transactions
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master), Planning Book maintenance, Data upload interfaces
  
  
  Notes
  Season and rollout are key for seasonal planning and product launch phases
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the context where the error occurs (transaction, process step, data input method) for more tailored guidance.