How To Fix WRF_SHOP072 - You cannot specify a hierarchy ID

WRF_SHOP072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_SHOP - Message Class for Shop Maintenance

• Message number: 072

• Message text: You cannot specify a hierarchy ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_SHOP072 - You cannot specify a hierarchy ID ?

  The SAP error message WRF_SHOP072, which states "You cannot specify a hierarchy ID," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail or Merchandise Management modules when there is an issue related to the assignment of a hierarchy ID in a specific transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy ID Not Allowed: The error usually indicates that the system does not allow the specification of a hierarchy ID in the current context. This could be due to the configuration settings or the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered a hierarchy ID where it is not applicable or required.
  Missing Configuration: The hierarchy might not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant settings for the hierarchy ID might not be activated.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to perform may not support hierarchy IDs, or it may require a different type of identifier.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Context: Review the