How To Fix WRF_REF073 - Selection not possible as reference determination type is not defined

WRF_REF073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_REF - Messages from References for Materials Without History

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Selection not possible as reference determination type is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF073 - Selection not possible as reference determination type is not defined ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF073 indicates that there is an issue with the reference determination type in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA when trying to perform operations related to merchandise management, such as creating or updating articles, or when trying to determine references for pricing or promotions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Selection not possible as reference determination type is not defined" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference determination type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of the retail module.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the articles or products may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to determine the reference.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly handling the reference determination