How To Fix WRF_APC131 - Material &1 refers to a PRICAT material; new char. values not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Material &1 refers to a PRICAT material; new char. values not allowed

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC131: Material &1 refers to a PRICAT material; new char. values not allowed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or update new characteristic values for a material that is classified as a PRICAT material (Price Catalog material) in SAP. PRICAT materials are typically maintained via catalog data (e.g., from vendors or external sources) and their characteristics are controlled by the catalog data structure.
  
  The system does not allow adding new characteristic values to these materials manually because the characteristics and their values are expected to come from the PRICAT (price catalog) data.
  Attempting to add or change characteristic values outside the PRICAT process violates the data consistency rules.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  PRICAT materials are materials whose master data, especially classification and characteristics, are maintained through catalog data (e.g., via EDI or IDoc PRICAT messages).
  The system restricts manual changes to characteristic values to ensure that the catalog data remains consistent and authoritative.
  When you try to add a new characteristic value that does not exist in the PRICAT data, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Do not add new characteristic values manually for PRICAT materials.
  If you need to update or add characteristic values, this must be done via the PRICAT process (e.g., by updating the catalog data and re-importing it).
  If the characteristic value should be allowed, ensure it exists in the PRICAT data source and is imported properly.
  If you mistakenly classified the material as PRICAT material and want to maintain characteristics manually, you may need to:
  
  Change the material classification so it is no longer treated as a PRICAT material.
  This can involve changing the material type or the classification settings.
  
  
  Consult with your master data or catalog data team to ensure the correct process is followed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PRICAT (Price Catalog): A standard EDI message (e.g., EDIFACT PRICAT) used to exchange catalog data between vendors and customers.
  Material Master Classification: Characteristics and values are often maintained in classification views.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  CL20N - Change Class
  WE30 / WE02 - For IDoc processing (PRICAT)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to PRICAT processing and classification restrictions.
  Customization: In some cases, the system behavior can be influenced by customizing in Logistics General ? Classification ? Define Catalog Profiles.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to add new characteristic values to a PRICAT material, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Update characteristic values only via PRICAT data import; do not add manually.
  
  
  Related Info
  PRICAT message processing, material classification, master data governance, SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction or process where this error occurs.