How To Fix WRF_PPW079 - Define a hierarchy ID

WRF_PPW079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Define a hierarchy ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW079 - Define a hierarchy ID ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW079 typically indicates that a hierarchy ID has not been defined in the system for a particular process or configuration related to the SAP Retail module. This error often arises when working with product hierarchies, pricing, or other related areas where hierarchical structures are necessary.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A required hierarchy ID is missing or not defined in the system.
  The system is trying to access or utilize a hierarchy that has not been set up properly.
  There may be a configuration issue in the relevant module (e.g., Product Management, Pricing, etc.).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WRF_PPW079, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Hierarchy ID:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually in the SAP Retail module).
  Navigate to the area where you can define or maintain hierarchy IDs (e.g., transaction codes like WRF_HIER or similar).
  Create a new hierarchy ID or ensure that the existing one is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that