How To Fix WRF_APC053 - Reference material number does not correspond to ref. material object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Reference material number does not correspond to ref. material object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC053 - Reference material number does not correspond to ref. material object ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC053 – Reference material number does not correspond to ref. material object
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is a mismatch between the reference material number and the reference material object in the system. Specifically, the material number entered or referenced does not align with the expected material object type or the material master data in the context of the process you are executing.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The material number provided is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  The material number belongs to a different material type or category than expected.
  The reference material object (e.g., a production order, batch, or process order) expects a specific material number or type, and the entered number does not match.
  Data inconsistencies or master data errors in the material master or related tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Material Number:
  
  Check if the material number entered is correct and exists in the system (use transaction MM03 to display material master).
  Confirm that the material number corresponds to the correct material type and category expected by the process.
  
  
  
  Check the Reference Material Object:
  
  Identify the reference material object involved (e.g., production order, batch, process order).
  Ensure that the material number is valid for this object and that the object is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  If the material master data is incorrect or incomplete, update it accordingly.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant, storage location, and other relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing and Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any specific validations or user exits that enforce material number checks.
  Review configuration settings related to material determination or reference material assignment.
  
  
  
  Re-enter or Correct the Data:
  
  After verification, re-enter the correct material number.
  If the error occurs during a transaction, try to correct the data and save again.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WRF_APC053 for any known issues or patches.
  Review SAP Help Portal or relevant module documentation for detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MM03 – Display Material Master  
  CO02 – Change Production Order (if related to production orders)  
  MF50 – Planning Table (if related to planning)  
  CS03 – Display BOM (if related to Bill of Materials)
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:  
  
  Production Planning (PP)  
  Materials Management (MM)  
  Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP SCM (if applicable)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes referencing WRF_APC053 for any updates or patches.
  
  
  
  
  If after these steps the issue persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed information about the transaction, material numbers, and system logs.