How To Fix WRF_APC615 - Sales data already exists for distribution chain &1 / &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 615

• Message text: Sales data already exists for distribution chain &1 / &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC615 - Sales data already exists for distribution chain &1 / &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC615 Sales data already exists for distribution chain &1 / &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or maintain sales data for a material and distribution chain combination that already has existing sales data in the system. In other words, the system prevents duplicate entries for sales data for the same distribution chain and sales organization (or related organizational units).
  
  &1 and &2 are placeholders for the distribution chain and sales organization (or other relevant organizational units) involved.
  The system enforces uniqueness of sales data records per distribution chain to avoid inconsistencies or data duplication.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or copying sales data for a material in transaction codes like MM01, MM02, or during mass data upload.
  When trying to maintain sales data for a material that already has sales data maintained for the same distribution chain and sales organization.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check existing sales data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) and navigate to the Sales: Sales Org. Data view.
  Verify if sales data already exists for the given distribution chain and sales organization.
  
  
  
  Avoid duplicate entries:
  
  If sales data exists, update the existing record instead of creating a new one.
  If you intended to create sales data for a different distribution chain or sales organization, ensure you select the correct organizational units.
  
  
  
  Correct data upload files:
  
  If the error occurs during a data upload (e.g., LSMW, BAPI, or batch input), check the source data for duplicates.
  Remove or correct duplicate entries for the same distribution chain and sales organization.
  
  
  
  Check customization:
  
  In some cases, the error might be triggered due to custom validations or user exits. Review any custom code related to sales data creation.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Distribution Chain: Combination of sales organization and distribution channel.
  Sales data is maintained per material per sales organization and distribution channel.
  The system requires unique sales data records per distribution chain to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Sales data already exists for distribution chain &1 / &2
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to create duplicate sales data for the same distribution chain and sales organization
  
  
  Solution
  Check existing sales data and update instead of creating new; correct data upload files; verify organizational units
  
  
  Transactions
  MM01, MM02, MM03, LSMW, BAPI
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific transaction or data upload scenario, please provide more details!