How To Fix WRF_ART_DISCONT006 - Specify distribution chain, 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: 006

• Message text: Specify distribution chain, plant, assortment, or assortment group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT006 - Specify distribution chain, plant, assortment, or assortment group ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_ART_DISCONT006: Specify distribution chain, plant, assortment, or assortment group:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_ART_DISCONT006: Specify distribution chain, plant, assortment, or assortment group
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (such as creating or changing assortment data, article distribution, or related master data) in SAP Retail or SAP IS-Retail, and the system requires you to specify at least one of the following organizational elements:
  
  Distribution Chain
  Plant
  Assortment
  Assortment Group
  
  The system cannot proceed because none of these key organizational parameters have been provided or determined. These elements are essential to define the scope or context for the article distribution or assortment assignment.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When maintaining article distribution data.
  When assigning articles to assortments.
  When working with assortment planning or assortment management.
  When the system expects a distribution chain or plant context but it is missing.
  When the selection criteria for the operation are incomplete.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to specify at least one of the required organizational elements:
  
  
  Specify Distribution Chain
  
  Enter the distribution chain relevant to the article or assortment.
  
  
  Specify Plant
  
  Enter the plant (store or warehouse) where the article is distributed or assigned.
  
  
  Specify Assortment
  
  Enter the assortment to which the article belongs.
  
  
  Specify Assortment Group
  
  Enter the assortment group if applicable.
  
  
  Steps to fix:
  
  Check the input screen or selection criteria and ensure that one or more of these fields are filled.
  If you are using a transaction or report, verify the selection parameters.
  If the data is being uploaded or transferred via interface, check the data source to ensure these fields are populated.
  In customizing or master data maintenance, ensure that the organizational structure is properly maintained and linked.
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Distribution Chain: Represents the sales organization and distribution channel combination in SAP Retail.
  Plant: Typically represents a store or warehouse in SAP Retail.
  Assortment: A collection of articles grouped for sales or planning purposes.
  Assortment Group: A higher-level grouping of assortments.
  
  This error enforces data consistency and ensures that article distribution or assortment assignments are always linked to a valid organizational context.
  
  Related SAP Notes / References
  
  Check SAP Notes related to article distribution and assortment management in SAP Retail.
  Review SAP Retail documentation on Article Distribution and Assortment Planning.
  Transaction codes often involved:  
  
  WRTD (Article Distribution)  
  WRTS (Assortment Maintenance)  
  WRTB (Assortment Group Maintenance)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.