How To Fix WRF_APC052 - Material &1 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Material &1 is not released

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  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WRF_APC052: Material &1 is not released:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_APC052: Material &1 is not released
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation (such as creating a production order, planning, or using the material in a process) on a material that has not been released in the system. In SAP, materials often need to be released in the material master or in specific views (like MRP, Work Scheduling, or Production) before they can be used in certain transactions.
  The system checks the release status of the material, and if it finds that the material is still in a preliminary or blocked status (not released), it throws this error.
  
  Common Scenarios
  
  Trying to create a production order or process order for a material that is not released.
  Attempting to use the material in planning or procurement processes.
  Using the material in a BOM or routing where the material master is not yet released.
  Material master data is incomplete or in a blocked status.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Material Master Release Status:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number.
  Check the status in the Basic Data, MRP, Work Scheduling, and other relevant views.
  Verify if the material is flagged as "Released" or if it is still in a preliminary or blocked state.
  
  
  
  Release the Material:
  
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number.
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, Work Scheduling).
  Ensure that the material is released by setting the appropriate flags or statuses.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status in Classification or Status Management:
  
  Sometimes, the material may have a status profile that blocks its use.
  Check the material status in the Status tab of the material master.
  Remove or adjust any blocking statuses.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to release the material.
  
  
  
  If the Material is New:
  
  Complete all mandatory fields in the material master.
  Release the material master record properly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  The release process and status can vary depending on the industry solution or specific SAP module (e.g., SAP PP, SAP MM).
  In some cases, materials are released via workflows or approval processes.
  If the material is part of a special process (e.g., batch management, variant configuration), ensure all related master data is also released.
  Check for any custom enhancements or user exits that might enforce additional release checks.
  
  
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  Error
  WRF_APC052: Material &1 is not released
  
  
  Cause
  Material master is not released or blocked
  
  
  Solution
  Release the material in MM02; check status and authorization
  
  
  Transaction
  MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to release the material or if the problem persists after releasing the material, please provide more context such as the transaction you are using or the module involved.