How To Fix WRF_APC011 - Generic material number exceeds the maximum number of characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Generic material number exceeds the maximum number of characters

What causes this issue?

The three-character prepack suffix cannot be added to the generic
material number because there is not enough space.

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?

Contact your SAP System Administrator to implement the appropriate BAdI.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC011 - Generic material number exceeds the maximum number of characters ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC011: Generic material number exceeds the maximum number of characters:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_APC011: Generic material number exceeds the maximum number of characters
  
  Cause
  This error occurs because the generic material number being used or generated in the system exceeds the allowed length defined in the SAP system. In SAP, material numbers have a maximum length (usually up to 18 characters, depending on the system configuration). If a process, such as a variant configuration, classification, or a custom development, tries to create or handle a material number longer than this limit, the system throws this error.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Automatic generation of generic material numbers in Variant Configuration (LO-VC) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Custom programs or interfaces that generate material numbers without validating length.
  Data migration or master data upload where material numbers are longer than allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Material Number Length Settings:
  
  Verify the maximum allowed length for material numbers in your SAP system.
  Standard SAP material numbers are typically limited to 18 characters.
  
  
  
  Review the Source of the Generic Material Number:
  
  Identify where the generic material number is being generated or assigned.
  For example, in Variant Configuration, check the configuration profile or the logic that generates generic material numbers.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Generation Logic:
  
  Modify the logic or program that generates the generic material number to ensure it does not exceed the maximum length.
  This might involve truncating the number, using a different numbering scheme, or simplifying the naming convention.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or User Exits:
  
  If custom code or user exits are involved in material number generation, review and correct them to comply with length restrictions.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  For existing data, identify and correct material numbers that exceed the length limit.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that address this issue for your specific SAP version or module.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Material Master Data: Material numbers are key identifiers in SAP and must conform to system-defined length limits.
  Variant Configuration (LO-VC): Generic material numbers are often used to represent configurable materials.
  Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO): Similar constraints apply when generic materials are used in planning.
  Transaction Codes: MM01/MM02 (Material Master), CU50 (Variant Configuration), /SAPAPO/MC90 (APO Planning).
  SAP Help and Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for material master and variant configuration guidelines.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC011 or material number length issues.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, or process where the error occurs), I can help tailor the solution further.