How To Fix WRF_APC822 - Enter different sorting position values (assortment type, hier. node)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 822

• Message text: Enter different sorting position values (assortment type, hier. node)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC822 - Enter different sorting position values (assortment type, hier. node) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC822 – Enter different sorting position values (assortment type, hier. node)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you are trying to assign or maintain assortment types or hierarchy nodes with sorting position values that are not unique. Specifically, the system requires that sorting positions within the same assortment type and hierarchy node be unique to avoid ambiguity in sorting or display order.
  In other words, you have entered the same sorting position number for two or more entries under the same assortment type and hierarchy node, which is not allowed.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Assortment Type: A classification used in SAP Retail to group products or articles.
  Hierarchy Node: A node in the assortment or assortment hierarchy structure.
  Sorting Position: A numeric value that determines the order in which assortment types or hierarchy nodes are displayed or processed.
  
  The system expects each sorting position within a given assortment type and hierarchy node to be unique to maintain a clear and consistent order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the sorting position values assigned to the assortment types and hierarchy nodes.
  Ensure that each sorting position value is unique within the same assortment type and hierarchy node.
  Change duplicate sorting position values to different numbers so that no two entries share the same sorting position.
  Save the changes after correcting the sorting positions.
  
  
  Steps to Resolve:
  
  Go to the transaction or customizing activity where you maintain assortment types or hierarchy nodes (e.g., transaction WRT_HIER or relevant customizing path).
  Identify the entries with duplicate sorting positions.
  Modify the sorting position values to be unique.
  Save and reprocess.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in SAP Retail when maintaining assortments or assortment hierarchies.
  Sorting positions are important for the correct display and processing order in assortment planning and reporting.
  If you are unsure about the sorting position values, consult your business process owner or SAP Retail consultant.
  SAP Notes or documentation related to assortment management and hierarchy maintenance may provide additional guidance.
  
  
  If the problem persists after correcting sorting positions, check for:
  
  Custom enhancements or validations that might enforce additional rules.
  Data inconsistencies in the assortment or hierarchy tables.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  WRF_APC822 indicates duplicate sorting position values within the same assortment type and hierarchy node. To fix it, assign unique sorting position values to each entry.