How To Fix WRF_APC386 - Enter an assortment type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Enter an assortment type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC386 - Enter an assortment type ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC386: Enter an assortment type
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects an assortment type to be entered in a particular transaction or screen, but the field is left blank or the input is missing. The assortment type is a key parameter in SAP Retail and Apparel & Footwear (APC) modules, used to define a group or category of products for planning, allocation, or sales purposes.
  Typically, this message appears in processes related to assortment planning, allocation, or assortment management where the system requires the user to specify the assortment type to proceed.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During assortment planning or allocation transactions.
  When creating or changing assortments in SAP Retail or APC.
  When the system needs to identify the assortment type to fetch or process related data but the field is empty.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid assortment type:
  
  On the screen or input field where the error appears, provide a valid assortment type. This is usually a predefined code in your SAP system that categorizes assortments.
  
  
  Check configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the valid assortment types, check with your SAP Retail or APC configuration team. Assortment types are maintained in customizing under:
  Logistics ? Apparel and Footwear ? Assortment Planning ? Define Assortment Types
  
  
  Verify master data:
  
  Ensure that the assortment type you enter exists in the system and is active.
  
  
  Check user input:
  
  Sometimes the error can be caused by a missing or incorrect input due to user oversight. Make sure the field is not left blank.
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):
  
  If the error persists despite entering an assortment type, debugging the program or checking the enhancement/user-exit might be necessary to ensure the input is correctly passed and validated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Assortment Type: A classification used in SAP Retail/APC to group products for planning and allocation.
  Transactions: This message is common in transactions related to assortment planning, allocation, and management such as /APC/ASSORT, /APC/ALLOC, or custom transactions.
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics - General ? Apparel and Footwear ? Assortment Planning ? Define Assortment Types
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to APC assortment planning if the problem is persistent or linked to a known issue.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Missing or blank assortment type input where required.
  Solution: Enter a valid assortment type; verify configuration and master data.
  Context: SAP Retail and Apparel & Footwear modules, assortment planning and allocation processes.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.