/CWM/MM089 - The 'Retail' valuation category is not supported in CWM

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/MM -

• Message number: 089

• Message text: The 'Retail' valuation category is not supported in CWM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/MM089 - The 'Retail' valuation category is not supported in CWM ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/MM089 The 'Retail' valuation category is not supported in CWM typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) or SAP S/4HANA when dealing with retail scenarios. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a valuation category that is not supported in the context of the Central Warehouse Management (CWM) or the specific configuration you are using.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Valuation Category: The 'Retail' valuation category is not configured or supported in the CWM environment. This can happen if the system is set up to handle only specific valuation categories, and 'Retail' is not one of them.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to the valuation categories or the integration between the retail and warehouse management modules.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that are causing the system to attempt to process an unsupported valuation category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the valuation categories are correctly defined and that 'Retail' is either supported or excluded as necessary.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and check the settings for valuation categories in the context of CWM.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data: If the error is due to specific materials or products being assigned the 'Retail' valuation category, consider changing the valuation category for those materials to one that is supported in CWM.
  
  You can do this by updating the material master records in transaction MM02.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to CWM and retail integration to understand the limitations and supported configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal provides documentation on CWM and retail integration, which can be useful for understanding the limitations and configurations.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing), and others that may be useful in troubleshooting and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.