How To Fix WRF_APC589 - Target value &1 cannot be distributed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 589

• Message text: Target value &1 cannot be distributed

What causes this issue?

Target value &V1& cannot be distributed because because none of the
components that belong to this total are accessible.
Possible reasons why a component is not accessible are:
No variant exists and automatic creation is not possible
The component is locked
The component does not have a corresponding value in the quota scale

System Response

The input total cannot be entered.

How to fix this error?

Erase the input total.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC589 - Target value &1 cannot be distributed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC589 - Target value &1 cannot be distributed
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically in the Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning modules, when the system tries to distribute a target value (such as a demand or supply quantity) across multiple periods, locations, or product components, but the distribution is not possible due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  The target value is zero or negative, which cannot be logically distributed.
  The distribution key or profile is missing, incomplete, or incorrectly maintained.
  The planning object (e.g., product, location) does not have valid or active planning data for the periods involved.
  The system cannot find a valid basis for distribution (e.g., no valid historical data, no valid proportional factors).
  Constraints or restrictions in the planning version or planning book prevent distribution.
  The target value is too small or does not match the granularity of the distribution (e.g., trying to distribute a fractional quantity where only integers are allowed).
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error WRF_APC589, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Target Value:
  
  Verify that the target value (&1) is valid (non-zero, positive) and makes sense in the planning context.
  
  
  
  Review Distribution Key/Profile:
  
  Ensure that the distribution key or profile used for spreading the target value is correctly maintained and active.
  Check the distribution rules in the planning book or planning version.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Data:
  
  Confirm that the planning objects (products, locations, resources) have valid and active planning data for the periods involved.
  Check for missing master data or incorrect planning versions.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Book and Data View Settings:
  
  Verify that the planning book and data views are correctly set up to allow distribution.
  Ensure that the planning version is active and consistent.
  
  
  
  Analyze Constraints:
  
  Look for any constraints or restrictions that might prevent distribution, such as locked periods, planning segments, or authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Adjust Granularity:
  
  If the target value is too small or fractional, adjust the granularity or rounding settings to allow distribution.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP tools or reports to check the consistency of planning data and distribution profiles.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider debugging the planning run or checking application logs for more detailed error information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - Interactive Demand Planning
  /SAPAPO/SDP8 - Demand Planning
  /SAPAPO/SDP6 - Supply Network Planning
  /SAPAPO/MC90 - Planning Book Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_APC589 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP APO Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning guides.
  SAP Help Portal for APO Planning Books and Data Views.
  
  
  
  Common Related Errors:
  
  Errors related to distribution keys, planning versions, or master data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., module, transaction, process step) where the error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.