How To Fix WN514 - Assignment not possible. WRF1 w/o ref. to KNA1, data base inconsistency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Assignment not possible. WRF1 w/o ref. to KNA1, data base inconsistency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN514 - Assignment not possible. WRF1 w/o ref. to KNA1, data base inconsistency ?

  The SAP error message WN514 ("Assignment not possible. WRF1 w/o ref. to KNA1, data base inconsistency") typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the database related to the assignment of a customer or vendor to a specific material or plant in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of material master data and customer/vendor master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Master Data: The error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a record in the WRF1 table (which is related to the assignment of customers to materials) without a corresponding entry in the KNA1 table (which contains general customer master data).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the expected relationships between the tables are not maintained. For example, a customer record might be referenced in WRF1 without a corresponding entry in KNA1.
  Incorrect Configuration: There might be issues with the configuration settings in the system that lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customer Master Data: Verify that the customer master data exists in the KNA1 table. You can do this by using transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) to check if the customer exists and is correctly set up.
  Create Missing Entries: If the customer does not exist in KNA1, you will need to create the customer master record using transaction code XD01 (Create Customer).
  Review WRF1 Entries: Check the entries in the WRF1 table to see if there are any orphaned records that do not have a corresponding entry in KNA1. You can use transaction SE16 or SE11 to view the WRF1 table.
  Data Consistency Check: Run a data consistency check to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the database. This can often be done using transaction codes like SARA or SDBA depending on your system setup.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD01 - Create Customer
  XD03 - Display Customer
  SE16 or SE11 - Data Browser/Table Display
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  WRF1: Customer-material info records.
  KNA1: General data in customer master.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WN514 error in your SAP system.