How To Fix WRF_APC669 - Distribution center &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 669

• Message text: Distribution center &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC669 - Distribution center &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC669: Distribution center &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference a distribution center (DC) that is not defined or does not exist in the system. The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual distribution center ID that the system could not find.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The distribution center master data has not been created or maintained.
  The distribution center ID used in a transaction or configuration is incorrect or mistyped.
  The distribution center has been deleted or is inactive.
  Integration or data transfer issues where the DC data is missing or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Center Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant SAP transaction to display or maintain distribution centers. For example, in SAP ERP Logistics Execution (LE), distribution centers are maintained in transaction SPRO under Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Define Shipping Point and Goods Receiving Point.
  Alternatively, check the distribution center in the relevant module (e.g., SAP APO, SAP EWM, or SAP ECC) depending on your system landscape.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Distribution Center:
  
  If the distribution center does not exist, create it with the correct ID.
  If it exists but is inactive or incorrect, update or activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration and Master Data Consistency:
  
  Check if the distribution center is correctly assigned in the relevant master data (e.g., plant, shipping point, warehouse number).
  Ensure that the distribution center ID used in the transaction or configuration matches the master data.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Points:
  
  If the error occurs during data transfer between systems (e.g., from SAP ECC to SAP APO or EWM), verify that the distribution center data is correctly replicated.
  Run relevant CIF (Core Interface) or ALE/IDoc monitoring to ensure data consistency.
  
  
  
  Correct the Transaction Input:
  
  If the error occurs during a transaction, verify that the distribution center entered is correct and exists.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Distribution Center (DC): A physical or logical location where goods are stored and distributed. In SAP, it is often linked to plants, warehouses, or shipping points.
  Transactions to Check Distribution Centers:
  
  SPRO (for configuration)
  OVX5 (Define Shipping Points and Goods Receiving Points)
  LS01N / LS02N / LS03N (Warehouse Management: Create/Change/Display Storage Locations)
  
  
  Integration Scenarios:
  
  SAP ECC to SAP APO: Distribution centers must be consistent in both systems.
  SAP EWM: Distribution centers are linked to warehouse numbers.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to WRF_APC669 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.