How To Fix WRF_APC003 - Material &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC003 - Material &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message WRF_APC003: Material &1 already exists typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or during integration scenarios where a material master record is being created or replicated, but the system detects that the material already exists in the target system or database.
  
  Cause:
  
  The material number you are trying to create or replicate already exists in the system.
  This can happen during CIF (Core Interface) replication from SAP ERP to APO or vice versa.
  It may also occur if there is a mismatch or duplication in material master data synchronization.
  Sometimes, the error arises if the material master was partially created or if there is a data inconsistency between systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the material already exists:
  
  Verify in the target system (e.g., APO or ERP) if the material number is already present.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 in ERP or /SAPAPO/MAT1 in APO to check material master data.
  
  
  
  Avoid duplicate creation:
  
  If the material exists, do not attempt to create it again.
  Instead, update or synchronize the existing material master data.
  
  
  
  Check CIF queues and logs:
  
  If the error occurs during CIF replication, check CIF queues (/SAPAPO/CIF_IN, /SAPAPO/CIF_OUT) for stuck or erroneous entries.
  Reprocess or delete problematic queue entries if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data consistency check:
  
  Run consistency checks between ERP and APO material master data.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 or related reports to identify inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Correct integration settings:
  
  Ensure that the integration model and CIF settings are correctly configured.
  Verify that the material number ranges and master data synchronization settings are aligned.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that address this error message or related CIF issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WRF_APC (related to APO Core Interface)
  Typical Transactions:
  
  ERP: MM01 (Create Material), MM03 (Display Material)
  APO: /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Material Master)
  CIF Monitoring: /SAPAPO/CIF_IN, /SAPAPO/CIF_OUT
  
  
  Integration Scenario: ERP to APO material master replication
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC003 or CIF material replication errors.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., during which process or transaction the error occurs), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.