How To Fix WRF_APC004 - Planned material &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Planned material &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC004 - Planned material &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC004: Planned material &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference a planned material (usually a semi-finished or finished product planned in the system) that does not exist in the material master data. The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the material number that the system could not find.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The planned material has not been created or maintained in the material master.
  The material number is incorrectly entered or referenced in the planning or production process.
  The material master record exists but is not extended to the relevant plant or sales organization.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data in the production planning (PP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify if the material number mentioned in the error message exists in the material master (transaction MM03).
  If it does not exist, create the material master record using MM01.
  If it exists, check if it is extended to the relevant plant and sales area.
  
  
  
  Check Material Number in Planning Documents:
  
  Review the planning or production order documents where the material is referenced.
  Correct any typos or incorrect material numbers.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Master Data (if using APO):
  
  If you are using SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), ensure that the master data is properly replicated and synchronized between ECC and APO.
  Use transactions like /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check material master in APO.
  Run CIF (Core Interface) replication if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planned material is correctly configured in the planning strategy or production version.
  Verify BOM (Bill of Materials) and routing if the material is part of a production process.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Trace:
  
  Check application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error information.
  Review background job logs if the error occurs during batch processing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 – Create Material Master
  MM03 – Display Material Master
  CS03 – Display BOM
  CO03 – Display Production Order
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 – Display Material Master in APO
  SLG1 – Application Log
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to material master and planning errors.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on material master and production planning.
  
  
  
  Typical Modules Involved:
  
  SAP MM (Material Management)
  SAP PP (Production Planning)
  SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), if applicable
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WRF_APC004 indicates that a planned material referenced in the system does not exist in the material master. The solution involves verifying and creating the material master record, ensuring correct data entry, and synchronizing master data between systems if applicable.