How To Fix WRF_WSUBST004 - Define the permitted document types for application &1

WRF_WSUBST004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_WSUBST - Article Substitution: Messages Central Determination Logic

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Define the permitted document types for application &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WSUBST004 - Define the permitted document types for application &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WSUBST004 indicates that there is an issue with the permitted document types for a specific application in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Retail module, particularly when dealing with substitution or pricing conditions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is unable to find the permitted document types for a specific application (indicated by &1 in the error message). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document types required for the application have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the document types may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the application requirements.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Document Types:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics >