How To Fix WRF_WLAY_XI_PROXY036 - The combination of customer flag values is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_WLAY_XI_PROXY - ERP-SOP Integration

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The combination of customer flag values is invalid

What causes this issue?

Invalid combination of input values has been selected.

System Response

The system has returned an exception.

How to fix this error?

Only one of the following input values must be set as indicated:
Customer: Sales and stock movement data for the selected plant may be
read
All Customers Flag: When set to 'X', the sales and stock movement data
may be read for all plants
No Customer Flag: When set to 'X', neither sales nor stock movement data
will be read

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WLAY_XI_PROXY036 - The combination of customer flag values is invalid ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WLAY_XI_PROXY036 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of customer flag values in the context of the SAP system, particularly related to the handling of product allocation or similar processes in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Combination of Flags: The customer flag values being used in the transaction or process do not match the expected combinations defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect settings or configurations in the master data.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: Certain combinations of flags may not have been configured in the system, leading to the error when the system attempts to process a request with those flags.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that lead to invalid combinations of flags being referenced.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the flag combinations correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the customer flags in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the combinations of flags you are trying to use are valid and configured correctly.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Check the master data for the relevant products, customers, or other entities involved in the process. Ensure that the flags are set correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module you are working with to understand the valid combinations of customer flags.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the process to identify where the invalid combination is being triggered. This may help in pinpointing the exact cause.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking configurations or master data, such as SPRO, MM02, MD04, etc.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message WRF_WLAY_XI_PROXY036.