How To Fix WRF_APC013 - Material &1 can no longer be updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Material &1 can no longer be updated

What causes this issue?

You cannot change the material &V1& with this transaction.

System Response

You can only change planned materials that have not yet been released.

How to fix this error?

Use the material master transaction to change the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC013 - Material &1 can no longer be updated ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC013: Material &1 can no longer be updated
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when a material master or related data is locked or flagged in such a way that it cannot be updated anymore. The message indicates that the system has detected that the material (represented by &1) is in a status or condition that prevents further updates.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material is locked due to ongoing processes (e.g., planning run, data transfer, or background jobs).
  The material is marked as obsolete or blocked in the system.
  The material master data is locked by another user or process.
  The material is part of a closed planning version or a planning version that does not allow changes.
  The material is in a status that restricts changes (e.g., archived, deleted, or flagged for deletion).
  In APO, the material is locked in the CIF (Core Interface) queue or during data transfer between ERP and APO.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify if the material is blocked or flagged for deletion in the ERP system (transaction MM02 or MM03).
  Check if the material is obsolete or restricted from changes.
  
  
  
  Check Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if there are any locks on the material master or related tables.
  If locks exist and are stale, coordinate with the responsible user or system administrator to release them.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version and Status:
  
  In APO, verify if the planning version is open and allows changes.
  If the material is part of a closed or locked planning version, open or create a new planning version.
  
  
  
  Check CIF Queue:
  
  Use transaction CFM2 or /SAPAPO/CIF_MON to monitor CIF queues.
  If the material is stuck in the CIF queue, resolve the queue errors or restart the CIF process.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Identify if any background jobs or processes are currently updating or locking the material.
  Wait for the job to complete or cancel if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Re-Release or Unlock Material:
  
  If the material is locked due to a previous incomplete process, try to re-release or unlock it using appropriate transactions or tools.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WRF_APC013 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02/MM03 – Change/Display Material Master
  SM12 – Display and Delete Locks
  CFM2 – CIF Monitor
  /SAPAPO/CIF_MON – APO CIF Monitor
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 – Planning Version Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization)
  SCM (Supply Chain Management)
  MM (Materials Management)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes referencing WRF_APC013 or related CIF/material update issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC013 indicates that the material cannot be updated because it is locked, blocked, or in a status that prevents changes. The solution involves checking locks, material status, planning versions, and CIF queues, then taking appropriate action to unlock or correct the status.
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.