How To Fix WSTI036 - PDC file belongs to store &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI - Messages about Store Workbench, Physical Inventory

• Message number: 036

• Message text: PDC file belongs to store &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI036 - PDC file belongs to store &. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTI036 PDC file belongs to store &.
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This error occurs in the SAP Retail system, specifically in the Price and Discount Calculation (PDC) process. The message indicates that the PDC file you are trying to process or upload is already assigned to a particular store (store number is shown in the message as &).
  In other words, the PDC file you are working with is linked to a specific store, and the system is preventing you from using or assigning this file to another store or processing it incorrectly because of this existing association.
  Typical causes include:
  
  Attempting to upload or assign a PDC file to a store different from the one it was originally created or assigned for.
  Trying to reuse or overwrite a PDC file without proper deletion or reassignment.
  Data inconsistency or incorrect PDC file management in the system.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve
  
  
  Check the Store Assignment:
  
  Verify which store the PDC file is currently assigned to.
  Use transaction codes related to PDC file management (e.g., /SAPAPO/PDC or relevant Retail PDC transactions) to display the file details.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct PDC File:
  
  Ensure you are using the PDC file that belongs to the store you want to process.
  If you need to process a PDC file for a different store, obtain or create the correct PDC file for that store.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reassign the PDC File (if applicable):
  
  If the PDC file is no longer needed for the assigned store, you may delete or archive it following your organization's procedures.
  Alternatively, reassign the PDC file to the correct store if your business process allows it.
  
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Files:
  
  Avoid uploading duplicate PDC files for different stores.
  Maintain a clear naming and storage convention for PDC files to prevent confusion.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to PDC file handling and this specific error message for any patches or known issues.
  Example SAP Note search terms: WSTI036, PDC file store assignment, Retail PDC error.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  PDC (Price and Discount Calculation):
  
  PDC files contain pricing and discount rules used in SAP Retail to calculate prices at POS or during sales processing.
  
  
  Store Assignment:
  
  Each PDC file is typically linked to a specific store or store group to ensure pricing rules are applied correctly per location.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  /SAPAPO/PDC — PDC file management in SAP APO Retail  
  WSTI — Workbench for Store Interface (depending on system version)  
  Other Retail-specific transactions for price and discount management.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:  
  
  Always maintain clear documentation of PDC files and their store assignments.  
  Use transport or change management processes to handle PDC files across environments.  
  Regularly clean up obsolete PDC files to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the exact scenario, PDC file names, and store numbers involved.