How To Fix WRF_APC111 - Planned material &1 cannot be assigned to article hierarchy node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Planned material &1 cannot be assigned to article hierarchy node &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC111 - Planned material &1 cannot be assigned to article hierarchy node &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC111: Planned material &1 cannot be assigned to article hierarchy node &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign a planned material (usually a material that is not yet fully created or released) to an article hierarchy node in SAP Retail, but the system does not allow this assignment. The planned material is typically a material master record that is in a preliminary or incomplete status, or it may not meet the criteria required for assignment to the article hierarchy.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The material is still in a planned or preliminary status and not yet released for use.
  The material master data is incomplete or missing required fields.
  The article hierarchy node expects only released and valid materials.
  The material type or material status is incompatible with the article hierarchy assignment.
  The article hierarchy node is restricted to certain material types or statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify that the material is fully created and released in the system.
  Use transaction MM03 to check the material master status.
  Ensure the material is not in a "planned" or "preliminary" state.
  
  
  
  Complete Material Master Data:
  
  Make sure all mandatory fields for the material master are filled.
  Check if the material has the correct material type and industry sector.
  
  
  
  Release the Material:
  
  If the material is still in a planned state, complete the creation and release it.
  Use transaction MM02 to update and release the material.
  
  
  
  Check Article Hierarchy Node Settings:
  
  Verify the article hierarchy node allows assignment of the material type.
  Check if there are restrictions on the node for certain materials.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Material:
  
  After ensuring the material is released and valid, try assigning it again to the article hierarchy node.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to this error for your specific SAP Retail version.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Article Hierarchy:
  
  The article hierarchy in SAP Retail is used to classify materials (articles) into a hierarchical structure for reporting, pricing, and assortment planning.
  
  
  Material Master Status:
  
  Materials must be fully created and released before they can be assigned to certain organizational structures like article hierarchies.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  WRT_HIERARCHY - Article Hierarchy Maintenance (depending on system version)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC111 or article hierarchy assignment issues.
  
  
  
  If you provide the material number and article hierarchy node, I can help you with more specific checks or steps.