How To Fix WRF_APC824 - No markdown profile/sales pattern found for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 824

• Message text: No markdown profile/sales pattern found for material &1

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC824 No markdown profile/sales pattern found for material &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Retail Pricing or Promotion Management when the system tries to apply a markdown or promotion to a material, but it cannot find a corresponding markdown profile or sales pattern assigned to that material.
  
  Markdown Profile: Defines how markdowns (price reductions) are applied to a product.
  Sales Pattern: Represents the expected sales behavior or pattern for the material, often used in markdown calculations.
  
  If either of these is missing or not maintained for the material in question, the system cannot proceed with markdown calculations or promotions, resulting in this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During markdown processing or promotion simulation.
  When running pricing or promotion reports that require markdown profiles.
  When the system tries to calculate markdowns for a material without the necessary configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify if the material has a markdown profile assigned.
  Check the sales pattern assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Assign Markdown Profile:
  
  Use transaction WPR1 (Maintain Markdown Profiles) or the relevant customizing path.
  Assign an appropriate markdown profile to the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sales Pattern:
  
  Ensure the sales pattern is maintained and assigned to the material.
  Sales patterns are usually maintained in the system by the merchandising or pricing team.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the customizing for markdown profiles and sales patterns under:
  SPRO -> Retail -> Merchandise Management -> Pricing -> Markdown -> Define Markdown Profiles
  
  Ensure that the profiles and patterns are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Material Hierarchy:
  
  Sometimes, markdown profiles are assigned at a higher level (e.g., product hierarchy).
  Verify if the material inherits the markdown profile from its hierarchy.
  If not, assign it directly or adjust hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify materials missing markdown profiles.
  Correct the data accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WPR1 - Maintain Markdown Profiles
  WPR2 - Assign Markdown Profiles to Materials
  WPR3 - Maintain Sales Patterns
  WPR4 - Assign Sales Patterns to Materials
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to markdown profiles and sales patterns for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Retail Pricing and Promotions documentation.
  SAP Help Portal for Markdown and Sales Pattern configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC824 indicates missing markdown profile or sales pattern for a material, which is essential for markdown calculations. Assigning the correct markdown profile and sales pattern to the material resolves the issue.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction navigation, feel free to ask!