How To Fix WRF_APC140 - Prepack material &1 has not been released, since it is not assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Prepack material &1 has not been released, since it is not assigned

What causes this issue?

Prepack material &V1& has not been released because it was not assigned
to purchasing list item &V2&

System Response

This can occur if a material is used in several purchasing list items or
if the prepack material is not used.

How to fix this error?

Use the prepack definition screen to release the prepack material.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC140 - Prepack material &1 has not been released, since it is not assigned ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC140 Prepack material &1 has not been released, since it is not assigned
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Prepack materials in SAP, typically within the Apparel and Footwear (APC) solution or related logistics processes. The message indicates that the prepack material (material number &1) has not been released because it is not assigned properly in the system.
  In SAP, a prepack material is a material that consists of a predefined assortment of other materials (e.g., a pack of shirts in different sizes). Before you can use or process a prepack material (e.g., in sales orders, deliveries, or production), it must be properly configured and released.
  The error usually means:
  
  The prepack material master record exists but is not assigned to the relevant organizational unit (such as a plant or sales organization).
  The prepack material has not been released for use in the system.
  The assignment between the prepack material and its components or the relevant organizational data is missing or incomplete.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Prepack material not released in the system: The material master status is not set to "released" for the relevant views (e.g., sales, plant).
  Missing assignment of the prepack material to the plant or sales organization: The prepack material is not assigned to the organizational unit where it is being used.
  Incomplete or missing configuration of the prepack material: The prepack material is not properly maintained in the system (e.g., missing components, missing prepack settings).
  Incorrect or missing integration between prepack and related modules: For example, missing assignment in the APC module or missing entries in customizing.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 and display the prepack material.
  Verify that the material is released in the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, Plant).
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct plant and sales organization.
  
  
  
  Release the Prepack Material:
  
  If the material is not released, use MM02 to release it.
  Ensure that the material status allows usage in sales and distribution or production.
  
  
  
  Assign Prepack Material Properly:
  
  In the Apparel and Footwear solution, ensure that the prepack material is assigned to the correct prepack profile or prepack assignment customizing.
  Check the assignment of the prepack material to the relevant organizational units in customizing (SPRO).
  
  
  
  Maintain Prepack Components:
  
  Verify that the components of the prepack are correctly maintained and assigned.
  Use transaction codes related to prepack maintenance (e.g., WRF1, WRF2, or specific APC transactions).
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Apparel and Footwear ? Prepack ? Assign Prepack Material to Organizational Units.
  Ensure that the prepack material is assigned to the relevant plants or sales organizations.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to release and assign prepack materials.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is specific to industries using the Apparel and Footwear (APC) solution or similar prepack handling.
  Prepack materials require special handling because they represent assortments rather than single items.
  Proper release and assignment are mandatory before the prepack material can be used in sales orders, deliveries, or production orders.
  If you are unsure about the customizing steps, consult your SAP APC consultant or check SAP documentation for Apparel and Footwear prepack configuration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Prepack material &1 not released because it is not assigned
  
  
  Cause
  Prepack material not released or not assigned to plant/sales org
  
  
  Solution
  Release material in MM02, assign prepack material to organizational units in customizing
  
  
  Transactions
  MM02, MM03, WRF1, WRF2, SPRO (customizing)
  
  
  Module
  Apparel and Footwear (APC)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the material number and the context (e.g., sales order, delivery, production) where the error occurs.