How To Fix WRF_APC014 - Material &1 cannot be released

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 are maintained.
  Check if the material is flagged as blocked or restricted in any way.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Master in APO:
  
  Confirm that the product master exists in APO.
  Check if the product is active and properly maintained.
  If missing, replicate the material master from ERP to APO using CIF.
  
  
  
  Check CIF Integration:
  
  Review CIF settings and logs to ensure successful replication.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/CIF to monitor and troubleshoot integration.
  Re-initiate replication if necessary.
  
  
  
  Release Material in APO:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 or relevant APO transactions to release the product.
  Ensure that the product is released for planning and other relevant APO functions.
  
  
  
  Authorization and Configuration:
  
  Verify user authorizations for releasing materials.
  Check configuration settings related to product release in APO.
  
  
  
  Check for System or Custom Enhancements:
  
  Review if any user exits, BADIs, or custom code affect material release.
  Debug or analyze logs if custom logic is involved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transactions:
  
  ERP: MM02 (Change Material Master), MM03 (Display Material Master)
  APO: /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master Maintenance), /SAPAPO/CIF (CIF Monitor)
  
  
  Tables:
  
  ERP: MARA, MVKE
  APO: /SAPAPO/MATKEY, /SAPAPO/PRODUCT
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to CIF and APO product master synchronization.
  Review SAP APO integration guides for product master data.
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  SAP Notes related to CIF errors and product master release issues.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/CIF to check for errors in replication.
  Check application logs (SM21, SLG1) for detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or system context (e.g., ERP version, APO version, transaction used), I can help with more specific steps or SAP Notes references.