How To Fix WRF_APC117 - Error with blocking of PRICAT material for catalog number &1 and EAN &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Error with blocking of PRICAT material for catalog number &1 and EAN &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC117 - Error with blocking of PRICAT material for catalog number &1 and EAN &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC117:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC117 - Error with blocking of PRICAT material for catalog number &1 and EAN &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a PRICAT (Price Catalog) message, which is typically an IDoc or XML message used in SAP for exchanging catalog data between a supplier and a customer.
  
  The system tries to block a material in the catalog (PRICAT material) identified by the catalog number (&1) and EAN (European Article Number) (&2).
  The blocking operation fails due to inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or catalog data.
  Possible causes include:
  
  The material does not exist or is not maintained in the system.
  The catalog number or EAN is incorrect or does not match any existing material.
  The material is already blocked or locked by another process.
  Authorization issues preventing the blocking operation.
  Data inconsistencies or errors in the PRICAT message structure.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material with the given catalog number and EAN exists in the system.
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master.
  Check if the material is already blocked or flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Verify PRICAT Data:
  
  Ensure that the catalog number and EAN in the PRICAT message are correct and consistent.
  Check the IDoc or XML message for data correctness.
  
  
  
  Check Blocking Status:
  
  Use transaction MM02 or MM06 to check and change the blocking status of the material.
  If the material is already blocked, determine if it needs to be unblocked or if the blocking request is redundant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user or background job processing the PRICAT message has the necessary authorizations to block materials.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Dumps:
  
  Check the application log (transaction SLG1) for detailed error messages related to the PRICAT processing.
  Look for short dumps (transaction ST22) if the error caused a runtime error.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the PRICAT Message:
  
  After correcting the data or master data inconsistencies, reprocess the PRICAT message.
  Use transaction WE02 or WE19 to test and reprocess IDocs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WRF_APC117 or PRICAT processing errors.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PRICAT (Price Catalog): A standard message format used in EDI and ALE for exchanging catalog data.
  Material Blocking: Materials can be blocked for various reasons such as quality issues, discontinuation, or data errors.
  Transactions:
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM06 - Flag Material for Deletion / Block
  WE02 - IDoc Display
  WE19 - IDoc Test Tool
  SLG1 - Application Log
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, it may be necessary to involve SAP support with detailed logs and message data for further analysis.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WRF_APC117 indicates a failure to block a PRICAT material due to data inconsistencies or missing master data. Verify the material and catalog data, check blocking status and authorizations, correct any issues, and reprocess the message.