How To Fix WRTL006 - Retail Ledger is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRTL - Messages for the Retail Ledger

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Retail Ledger is not active

What causes this issue?

It is only possible to set up a plan version from Controlling once the
Retail Ledger has been activated.

System Response

The plan versions cannot be set up for the Retail Ledger

How to fix this error?

First <DS:TRAN.RETAIL_ACTIVATE>activate</> the Retail Ledger and then
continue setting up the plan versions for the Retail Ledger.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRTL006 - Retail Ledger is not active ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRTL006 - Retail Ledger is not active
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the Retail Ledger functionality in the SAP system is not activated or properly configured. The Retail Ledger is a component used in SAP Retail to manage and process retail-specific financial postings. If it is not active, certain retail-related financial transactions or processes cannot proceed, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WRTL006, you need to activate the Retail Ledger in your SAP system. The activation involves the following steps:
  
  
  Check Retail Ledger Activation:
  
  Use transaction code WRTL or navigate through the IMG path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Retail -> Retail Financials -> Retail Ledger -> Activate Retail Ledger
  
  Ensure that the Retail Ledger is set to Active.
  
  
  
  Activate Retail Ledger in IMG:
  
  Go to the IMG activity for Retail Ledger activation.
  Set the Retail Ledger status to Active.
  Save your settings.
  
  
  
  Check Retail Ledger Customizing:
  
  Verify that all necessary customizing for Retail Ledger is completed, including:
  
  Ledger definitions
  Posting rules
  Integration settings with FI (Financial Accounting)
  
  
  
  
  
  System Restart (if required):
  
  In some cases, a system restart or reinitialization of certain services might be necessary for the activation to take effect.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and use the Retail Ledger.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Retail Ledger is a specialized ledger in SAP Retail that captures retail-specific postings, enabling detailed retail financial reporting.
  Retail Ledger activation is a prerequisite for many retail financial processes, including retail invoice postings, settlement, and reporting.
  If you are working in a non-retail environment or the Retail Ledger is not required, this error might indicate a misconfiguration or incorrect transaction usage.
  For further troubleshooting, check SAP Notes related to Retail Ledger activation and errors.
  Transaction codes related to Retail Ledger:
  
  WRTL - Retail Ledger
  WRTS - Retail Ledger Settings
  SPRO - Customizing (for activation and configuration)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Retail Ledger is not activated in SAP.
  
  
  Solution
  Activate Retail Ledger via SPRO IMG path.
  
  
  Related
  Retail Ledger configuration and authorization.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after activation, consider checking SAP Notes or contacting SAP Support with system logs and error details.