How To Fix WS521 - &1 is only available with extension 'EA-RETAIL'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 521

• Message text: &1 is only available with extension 'EA-RETAIL'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS521 - &1 is only available with extension 'EA-RETAIL' ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS521 &1 is only available with extension 'EA-RETAIL'
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a functionality, transaction, or object that belongs to the SAP Retail extension (EA-RETAIL), but the system or client you are working in does not have the EA-RETAIL add-on or extension installed/activated.
  
  The message indicates that the feature identified by &1 (which will be replaced by the actual object or function name in the message) is part of the EA-RETAIL industry solution.
  If your SAP system is a standard ECC or S/4HANA system without the Retail add-on, these retail-specific features are not available.
  This can happen if you try to run retail-specific transactions, reports, or use retail-specific master data or business functions without the required add-on.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Add-ons:
  
  Verify if the EA-RETAIL add-on is installed and activated in your SAP system.
  You can check installed add-ons via transaction SAINT or SPAM or by checking the system information.
  
  
  
  Install/Activate EA-RETAIL:
  
  If your business requires retail functionalities, you need to install and activate the EA-RETAIL industry solution.
  This usually involves applying the EA-RETAIL add-on via the SAP Add-On Installation Tool (transaction SAINT) and performing necessary post-installation steps.
  
  
  
  Use Appropriate System:
  
  If you do not have EA-RETAIL installed and do not plan to install it, avoid using retail-specific transactions or functions.
  Use standard SAP ECC or S/4HANA transactions that do not require the retail extension.
  
  
  
  Check Business Functions:
  
  Some retail features are controlled via business functions (transaction SFW5).
  Ensure that the relevant business functions related to EA-RETAIL are activated if the add-on is installed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or prerequisites related to EA-RETAIL installation and activation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EA-RETAIL is the SAP Industry Solution for Retail, providing specialized processes for retail business scenarios such as merchandise management, pricing, promotions, and store operations.
  The error message is a safeguard to prevent usage of retail-specific features in systems not licensed or configured for retail.
  Typical transactions or objects that trigger this message include retail master data, pricing procedures, or retail-specific reports.
  If you are a developer or consultant, ensure that your developments or configurations do not reference retail objects unless the system supports EA-RETAIL.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS521 &1 is only available with extension 'EA-RETAIL'
  
  
  Cause
  Retail-specific feature used without EA-RETAIL add-on installed/activated
  
  
  Solution
  Install and activate EA-RETAIL add-on or avoid using retail-specific features
  
  
  Check
  System add-ons (SAINT/SPAM), business functions (SFW5), SAP Notes
  
  
  Context
  EA-RETAIL is SAP’s industry solution for retail business processes
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the installation or activation of EA-RETAIL or identifying which features require it, please provide more details about the transaction or object causing the error.