How To Fix WRF_ART_DISCONT002 - Specify either a plant, assortment, or assortment group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ART_DISCONT - Messages for Article Discontinuation: Fashion

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Specify either a plant, assortment, or assortment group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT002 - Specify either a plant, assortment, or assortment group ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_ART_DISCONT002 – Specify either a plant, assortment, or assortment group
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (such as creating or maintaining article discontinuation data) in SAP Retail or SAP Fashion Management, and the system requires you to specify at least one of the following selection criteria:
  
  Plant  
  Assortment  
  Assortment Group
  
  If none of these are specified, the system cannot determine the scope or context for the discontinuation process, hence it throws this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  While maintaining article discontinuation data (e.g., in transaction WRF_ART_DISCONT or related processes).
  When running reports or batch jobs related to article discontinuation.
  During master data maintenance or mass changes where the system needs to filter articles by plant or assortment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error:
  
  
  Specify at least one of the following in your selection screen or input parameters:
  
  Plant: Enter the plant code relevant to the articles you want to discontinue.
  Assortment: Enter the assortment ID that groups the articles.
  Assortment Group: Enter the assortment group if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check your selection criteria carefully:
  
  Make sure you are not leaving all three fields blank. The system requires at least one to filter the articles correctly.
  
  
  If you are using a custom program or report:
  
  Ensure that the selection screen or input parameters enforce the entry of at least one of these fields before execution.
  
  
  If the error occurs in a batch job or background process:
  
  Review the job parameters and update them to include one of the required fields.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Assortments and Assortment Groups are used in SAP Retail to group articles logically for planning, ordering, and discontinuation.
  Plants represent physical locations or warehouses where articles are stored or sold.
  The error ensures that discontinuation actions are targeted and do not affect unintended articles.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRF_ART_DISCONT002
  
  
  Meaning
  Must specify either plant, assortment, or assortment group
  
  
  Cause
  No selection criteria provided for discontinuation scope
  
  
  Solution
  Enter at least one of plant, assortment, or assortment group
  
  
  Context
  Article discontinuation in SAP Retail/Fashion Management
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues after specifying these fields, verify the correctness of the values entered and check for any authorization or configuration issues related to assortments or plants.
  
  References:  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Article Discontinuation  
  SAP Notes related to WRF_ART_DISCONT transactions  
  SAP Retail Master Data Management guides
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process you are using, I can help with more specific instructions.