How To Fix WRF_APC033 - Planned material &1 is not assigned to hierarchy node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Planned material &1 is not assigned to hierarchy node &2

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC033 Planned material &1 is not assigned to hierarchy node &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning modules where planning hierarchies are used.
  
  The message indicates that a planned material (material &1) is not assigned to the specified planning hierarchy node (&2).
  In SAP APO, materials must be assigned to relevant nodes in the planning hierarchy to be included in planning runs or data aggregation.
  If a material is missing from the hierarchy node, the system cannot process planning data for that material under the given node, hence the error.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Material not assigned to the planning hierarchy node: The material master or product is not linked to the node in the planning hierarchy.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data setup: The planning hierarchy or product master data might be incomplete or inconsistent.
  Hierarchy node does not include the material: The node might be a higher-level node that does not cover the material in question.
  Data load or integration issues: If data is loaded from ERP or other systems, the assignment might not have been transferred correctly.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Material Assignment:
  
  Go to the planning hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 or relevant transaction).
  Verify if the material (&1) is assigned to the hierarchy node (&2).
  If not assigned, assign the material to the correct node.
  
  
  
  Maintain Product Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the product master data is correctly maintained in SAP APO.
  Check if the product is active and correctly linked to the planning version and planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Hierarchy:
  
  Check the structure of the planning hierarchy to ensure that the node (&2) is the correct node for the material.
  Adjust the hierarchy if necessary to include the material.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks or master data synchronization between ERP and APO.
  Use transactions like /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check product master data.
  Use /SAPAPO/SDP94 to maintain and check planning hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Re-import or Re-assign Data:
  
  If the data was imported from ERP, consider re-importing or correcting the assignment in the source system.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is typical during planning runs, data aggregation, or when generating planning books and data views.
  Proper assignment of materials to planning hierarchy nodes is crucial for accurate planning and reporting.
  Documentation and training on planning hierarchy setup and product master data maintenance can help prevent this error.
  If the problem persists, check SAP Notes or contact SAP Support for specific patches or fixes related to your SAP APO version.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WRF_APC033 Planned material &1 is not assigned to hierarchy node &2
  
  
  Cause
  Material not assigned to the specified planning hierarchy node
  
  
  Solution
  Assign material to the hierarchy node; verify master data and hierarchy setup
  
  
  Transactions
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Planning Hierarchy), /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master)
  
  
  Context
  SAP APO Demand Planning / Supply Network Planning
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!