How To Fix WSTRN013 - Specify an assortment, a site group, or an allocation rule

WSTRN013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTRN - Message for Prepack Creation and Planning Dialog

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Specify an assortment, a site group, or an allocation rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN013 - Specify an assortment, a site group, or an allocation rule ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSTRN013 Specify an assortment, a site group, or an allocation rule
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Retail (particularly in the Merchandise and Assortment Planning or Allocation modules) when the system expects you to specify one of the following to proceed with an allocation or assortment-related transaction:
  
  An Assortment (a predefined set of products or articles grouped for planning or allocation)
  A Site Group (a group of stores/sites for which the allocation or assortment is planned)
  An Allocation Rule (rules that define how stock or sales quantities are allocated across sites or assortments)
  
  If none of these are specified, the system cannot determine the scope or basis for the allocation or assortment process, hence it throws this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During allocation runs or assortment planning transactions.
  When creating or changing an allocation or assortment without specifying the required parameters.
  When executing reports or planning functions that require a defined assortment, site group, or allocation