How To Fix WRF_APC_INB052 - Creation of prepack supported only for color and size characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Creation of prepack supported only for color and size characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB052 - Creation of prepack supported only for color and size characteristic ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC_INB052: Creation of prepack supported only for color and size characteristic
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the creation of a prepack in SAP Apparel and Footwear (APC) when the system detects that the prepack is being created with characteristics other than color and size. The standard SAP functionality for prepacks supports only these two characteristics as key attributes for defining a prepack. If you try to create a prepack using other characteristics (e.g., style, material, or any custom characteristic), the system throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Prepack in SAP APC is a predefined assortment of articles (usually differing in size and color) that are sold as a unit.
  The system logic is designed to handle only color and size as the characteristics for prepack creation.
  Attempting to include other characteristics in the prepack definition violates this logic, hence the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Characteristics Used:
  
  Verify the characteristics assigned to the prepack.
  Ensure that only color and size characteristics are used for the prepack creation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Prepack Definition:
  
  If other characteristics are included, remove them from the prepack definition.
  Use only color and size characteristics to define the prepack.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Review the article master and prepack master data to confirm that only color and size are used.
  If custom characteristics are required, consider alternative approaches outside standard prepack functionality.
  
  
  
  Customization (if needed):
  
  If business requirements demand using other characteristics, this would require custom development or enhancement.
  Consult with SAP APC functional and technical consultants to explore possible enhancements or alternative solutions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP APC (Apparel and Footwear) Module: Prepack functionality is part of SAP's industry solution for apparel and footwear.
  Prepack Characteristics: Standard SAP supports only color and size as prepack characteristics.
  Transaction Codes: Prepack creation and maintenance are typically done via transactions like WRF1 or through specific APC master data maintenance screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to prepack creation errors for your SAP version.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Apparel and Footwear Solution documentation for detailed info on prepack setup and restrictions.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Prepack creation attempted with non-color/size characteristics
  
  
  Solution
  Use only color and size characteristics for prepack creation
  
  
  Additional
  Custom characteristics require custom development
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction or process step where the error occurs, and the characteristics involved.