How To Fix WRF_APC028 - Prepack materials cannot be released. Release material &1 first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Prepack materials cannot be released. Release material &1 first

What causes this issue?

The prepack materials cannot be released if the generic material to
which they belong is not released yet.

System Response

The release operation has been aborted.

How to fix this error?

Release the generic material &V1& first.

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_APC028 - Prepack materials cannot be released. Release material &1 first ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC028: Prepack materials cannot be released. Release material &1 first.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to release a prepack material (a material that is a packaging unit consisting of several components or materials) before releasing its component materials individually. In SAP, a prepack material is typically a packaging unit that groups several materials together, and the system requires that the individual component materials be released first before the prepack material itself can be released.
  The system enforces this to ensure consistency and correctness in the material master data and related processes, such as production, inventory management, and sales.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Prepack Material: A material that is a combination of other materials (components) packaged together.
  Release Process: In SAP, releasing a material means making it available for use in procurement, production, sales, etc.
  The system checks if the components of the prepack are released before allowing the prepack material to be released.
  If any component material is not released, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the component material(s) that are part of the prepack material.
  Release the component material(s) first in the material master (transaction MM02 or MM01).
  
  Go to the material master record of the component material.
  Check the status and release it for the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  
  
  After all component materials are released, release the prepack material.
  If you do not have authorization to release materials, coordinate with the responsible department (e.g., Material Master Data team).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are released.
  Prepack Configuration: Prepack materials are often configured in SAP with special settings in the material master or via variant configuration.
  Authorization: Releasing materials may require specific authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to prepack materials and release processes if the issue persists.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error means you are trying to release a prepack material before releasing its components.
  Release all component materials first.
  Then release the prepack material.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the material numbers or the process you are following.