How To Fix WRF_APC842 - No distributed item created for season &1 &2 &3, all quantities are zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 842

• Message text: No distributed item created for season &1 &2 &3, all quantities are zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC842 - No distributed item created for season &1 &2 &3, all quantities are zero ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC842 No distributed item created for season &1 &2 &3, all quantities are zero
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the planning or distribution process in SAP Apparel and Footwear (APC) when the system attempts to create distributed planning items for a particular season, but all the quantities for that season are zero. Essentially, the system expects to distribute quantities for a given season, but since all quantities are zero, no distributed item can be created.
  
  &1, &2, &3 are placeholders for season-related parameters (e.g., season code, year, or other season identifiers).
  The system checks the planned quantities for the specified season and finds that all are zero.
  Since there are no quantities to distribute, the system raises this warning/error.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Planning or distribution run where the season is included but no quantities have been planned or entered.
  Data inconsistency where season master data exists but no demand or supply quantities are assigned.
  Incorrect or incomplete data upload or master data setup for the season.
  Planning profiles or distribution profiles that include seasons with zero quantities.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Planned Quantities:
  
  Verify that the planned quantities for the season in question are not zero.
  Use transaction codes related to planning (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for SNP planning) to check the quantities.
  If quantities are zero, update the planning data with correct quantities.
  
  
  
  Review Season Master Data:
  
  Check the season master data to ensure it is correctly maintained.
  If the season is not relevant or should not be included, consider removing it from the planning or distribution profile.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning or Distribution Profiles:
  
  Modify the profiles to exclude seasons with zero quantities if they are not needed.
  Ensure that the profiles are aligned with actual planning data.
  
  
  
  Data Upload / Interface Checks:
  
  If data is loaded via interfaces or batch jobs, verify that the data for the season is correctly uploaded.
  Correct any errors in the data upload process.
  
  
  
  Ignore Warning if Expected:
  
  If zero quantities for a season are expected and no distribution is needed, this message can be considered informational.
  Check if the message is a warning or an error and handle accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module: SAP Apparel and Footwear (APC)
  Transactions: Planning transactions like /SAPAPO/SDP94, /SAPAPO/SDP8 (Demand Planning), or distribution runs.
  Notes / OSS Messages: Check SAP Notes related to APC planning and distribution for any known issues.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal for APC planning and season management.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error indicates that the system cannot create distributed planning items for a season because all quantities are zero. The fix involves ensuring that valid quantities exist for the season or adjusting the planning setup to exclude irrelevant seasons.
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, please provide more context about where and when this error occurs.