How To Fix WRF_REF180 - It's not possible to choose the reference determination via attributes

WRF_REF180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: It's not possible to choose the reference determination via attributes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF180 - It's not possible to choose the reference determination via attributes ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF180 indicates that the system is unable to determine a reference based on the attributes specified in the configuration. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Retail module, particularly when dealing with reference determination for articles or products.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Attributes: The attributes required for reference determination may not be properly defined or may be missing in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for reference determination may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from making the necessary reference determination.
  Attribute Values: The values assigned to the attributes may not match any existing reference articles, leading to the inability to find a suitable reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_REF180 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Attribute Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for reference determination and ensure