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