How To Fix WSTRN035 - Assortment &1 is not valid for merchandise category &2

WSTRN035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Assortment &1 is not valid for merchandise category &2

What causes this issue?

The assortment that you entered is not valid for the merchandise
category of the generic article.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Add the merchandise category in the assortment definition or enter an
another assortment.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WSTRN035 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTRN035 - Assortment &1 is not valid for merchandise category &2
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use an assortment that is not valid or not allowed for the specified merchandise category in SAP Retail. In other words, the system checks the relationship between assortments and merchandise categories, and if the assortment you are trying to use does not belong or is not linked to the merchandise category, the system throws this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Assortment: A predefined group of articles/products that are grouped for planning, ordering, or sales purposes.
  Merchandise Category: A classification of products based on their characteristics or business grouping.
  
  SAP Retail requires that assortments be linked or valid for certain merchandise categories to ensure consistency in assortment planning and merchandise management.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Assigning an assortment to a merchandise category where the assortment is not defined.
  Creating or changing assortment assignments