How To Fix WRF_APC014 - Material &1 cannot be released

WRF_APC014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Material &1 cannot be released

What causes this issue?

Article &V1& cannot be released because one of the following conditions
It is not a planned material
It is already released
It is marked for deletion

System Response

The system has cancelled your request.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you are trying to release the correct 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC014 - Material &1 cannot be released ?

  The SAP error message WRF_APC014: Material &1 cannot be released typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or during integration between SAP ERP and APO systems, particularly related to product master data or material master synchronization and release processes.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that the material (represented by &1, which is the material number) cannot be released for planning or further processing.
  Common causes include:
  The material master data is incomplete or inconsistent.
  The material is not properly maintained or activated in the APO system.
  Missing or incorrect assignment of the product master in APO.
  The material is blocked or flagged as not releasable in the system.
  Authorization or configuration issues preventing release.
  The material is not yet replicated or synchronized correctly between ERP and APO.
  Missing or incorrect settings in the CIF (Core Interface) integration.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data in ERP is complete and correct.
  Ensure all mandatory fields for APO integration