How To Fix WRF_PRC_CON004 - The OTB-relevant contract (&1/&2) does not have internal apportionment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_CON - Messages for maintaining the internal contract apportionment

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The OTB-relevant contract (&1/&2) does not have internal apportionment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_CON004 - The OTB-relevant contract (&1/&2) does not have internal apportionment ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PRC_CON004: The OTB-relevant contract (&1/&2) does not have internal apportionment
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when a contract that is relevant for OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning does not have an internal apportionment defined. Internal apportionment is necessary to distribute the contract quantities or values internally across different organizational units, such as sales organizations, distribution channels, or other relevant dimensions.
  In other words, the system expects that the contract should have an internal apportionment key or distribution rule assigned, but it is missing or incomplete. Without this, the system cannot correctly allocate the contract quantities for OTB calculations.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  During OTB planning or simulation runs.
  When processing contracts that are flagged as OTB-relevant.
  When the system tries to allocate contract quantities internally but finds no apportionment defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Contract Master Data:
  
  Go to the contract (&1/&2 refers to the contract number and item).
  Verify if the contract is flagged as OTB-relevant.
  
  
  
  Define Internal Apportionment:
  
  Assign an internal apportionment key or distribution rule to the contract.
  This can be done in the contract header or item level depending on configuration.
  The apportionment key defines how the contract quantities or values are split internally (e.g., by sales org, distribution channel, or other criteria).
  
  
  
  Maintain Apportionment in Customizing:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Open-to-Buy ? Internal Apportionment.
  Define or check the apportionment keys and their assignment to contracts.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Contract:
  
  After assigning the internal apportionment, re-run the OTB planning or simulation.
  The error should no longer occur.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OTB (Open-to-Buy): A planning tool used in retail and sales to control purchasing budgets and inventory levels.
  Internal Apportionment: A method to allocate contract quantities internally across organizational units.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME33K - Display Contract
  ME32K - Change Contract
  SPRO - Customizing for apportionment settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to OTB and contract apportionment for your SAP version.
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Open-to-Buy ? Internal Apportionment
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_PRC_CON004 indicates that an OTB-relevant contract lacks the necessary internal apportionment, preventing the system from allocating contract quantities internally. The solution is to assign an appropriate internal apportionment key to the contract and ensure the configuration supports this allocation.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, please provide your SAP module/version details!