How To Fix WRF_APC119 - Prices cannot be analyzed because material &1 is not a generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Prices cannot be analyzed because material &1 is not a generic material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC119 - Prices cannot be analyzed because material &1 is not a generic material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC119: Prices cannot be analyzed because material &1 is not a generic material
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during price analysis or price determination processes in SAP, particularly in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Variant Configuration (VC) when the system expects a generic material but encounters a non-generic (specific) material.
  
  Generic materials in SAP are materials that represent a group or class of materials rather than a specific individual material. They are often used in variant configuration or pricing scenarios where the system needs to analyze or determine prices based on a generic reference.
  The error indicates that the system tried to perform price analysis on a material that is not flagged or defined as generic, hence it cannot proceed with the price analysis logic designed for generic materials.
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  During price analysis in Variant Configuration (VC) or APO when the system expects a generic material to calculate or analyze prices.
  When using pricing procedures or condition techniques that rely on generic material pricing.
  In scenarios involving configurable materials where generic materials are used as a reference for pricing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify if the material in question is maintained as a generic material.
  In SAP, generic materials are usually flagged in the material master or configured in the variant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Generic Material:
  
  If the material should be generic, ensure it is created and maintained as a generic material.
  In Variant Configuration, generic materials are often created with specific settings (e.g., material type, configuration profile).
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Procedure or Configuration:
  
  Review the pricing procedure or variant configuration settings to ensure that the correct material (generic) is used for price analysis.
  If the process requires a generic material, replace the specific material with the appropriate generic material in the pricing or configuration context.
  
  
  
  Consult Variant Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration profile and pricing schema to ensure that generic materials are correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Customizing and Development:
  
  If this error arises due to custom developments or user exits, review the logic to ensure that generic materials are correctly identified and used.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to WRF_APC119 for patches or known issues.
  Example SAP Note: Sometimes SAP releases notes for variant configuration pricing issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Generic Material Concept:
  
  Generic materials are used in variant configuration to represent a family of products with common characteristics. They allow pricing and planning to be done at a generic level rather than for each individual variant.
  
  
  Variant Configuration (VC):
  
  VC allows the creation of configurable products. Pricing in VC often depends on generic materials to simplify price determination.
  
  
  APO Integration:
  
  In SAP APO, generic materials are used for planning and pricing purposes. Incorrect material assignment can cause errors in price analysis.
  
  
  Transaction Codes to Check:
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  CU50 (Configuration Profile)
  CU41 (Create Generic Material)
  VK11/VK12 (Maintain Pricing Conditions)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Prices cannot be analyzed because material &1 is not a generic material
  
  
  Cause
  Material used in price analysis is not flagged or maintained as a generic material
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure the material is maintained as generic; adjust pricing/configuration accordingly
  
  
  Related Areas
  Variant Configuration, Pricing Procedures, APO Planning, Material Master Data
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific scenario or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored steps.