How To Fix WRF_APC133 - Method &1 cannot be called for a planned material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Method &1 cannot be called for a planned material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC133 - Method &1 cannot be called for a planned material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC133 Method &1 cannot be called for a planned material
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a method (function or operation) that is not allowed for planned materials is being called in the system. In SAP, planned materials (usually with a specific material type like PLANNED or similar) are used for planning purposes and do not have all the attributes or master data that real, procured, or produced materials have.
  The method referenced by &1 (which will be replaced by the actual method name in the error message) is typically designed to work only with materials that are fully created and active in the system (e.g., finished goods, raw materials, semi-finished goods), but not with planned materials.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Calling a method related to inventory management, valuation, or production that requires a fully created material master.
  Attempting to perform transactions or operations on a material that is still in the planning phase and not yet released or created as a real material.
  Custom code or user exits/enhancements that do not check the material type before calling certain methods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Type:
  
  Verify if the material in question is indeed a planned material.
  Use transaction MM03 to check the material master and confirm the material type.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Process or Code:
  
  If you are calling a method in custom code or user exits, add a check to ensure the method is only called for materials that are not planned materials.
  Example:
  IF material_type NE 'PLANNED'.
    CALL METHOD <method_name>.
  ENDIF.
  
  Replace 'PLANNED' with the actual material type code used for planned materials in your system.
  
  
  
  Convert Planned Material to Real Material:
  
  If the material should no longer be planned but active, convert it to a real material by creating a full material master record.
  This involves creating the material with the appropriate material type and completing all necessary views.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process:
  
  Ensure that the business process does not attempt to perform operations on planned materials that are only valid for real materials.
  Adjust the process flow or master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Planned materials are often used in early stages of product development or planning and have limited functionality.
  Methods Restricted for Planned Materials: Methods related to inventory management, costing, or production typically require a fully created material.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or OSS for any specific notes related to the method mentioned in the error message.
  Debugging: Use debugging to identify where the method is called and add appropriate checks.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Calling a method not allowed for planned materials.
  Solution: Avoid calling the method for planned materials by adding checks or converting the material to a real material.
  Check: Material type and business process correctness.
  
  
  If you provide the actual method name (&1), I can give more specific advice related to that method.