How To Fix WRF_APC152 - Planned material of category mixed prepack is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Planned material of category mixed prepack is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC152 - Planned material of category mixed prepack is not supported ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC152: Planned material of category mixed prepack is not supported
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to plan or process a material that is classified as a "mixed prepack" in SAP, but the system or the specific planning function/module you are using does not support this material category.
  
  Mixed Prepack materials are special types of materials that consist of a predefined combination of different components or variants packed together.
  Certain SAP planning functions, especially in Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or PP (Production Planning), do not support planning or processing of mixed prepack materials because their structure and planning logic are more complex.
  The error indicates that the system cannot handle planning for this material category in the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify the material type and category in the material master (transaction MM03).
  Confirm if the material is indeed classified as a mixed prepack.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Strategy:
  
  Check if the planning strategy or planning procedure you are using supports mixed prepack materials.
  If not, consider changing the planning strategy or using a different planning approach that supports such materials.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Category or Planning Approach:
  
  If possible, change the material category from mixed prepack to a supported category for planning.
  Alternatively, handle the mixed prepack material planning manually or through a custom solution.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might provide patches or workarounds.
  Sometimes SAP releases updates or corrections for handling mixed prepack materials in planning.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP APO or PP Experts:
  
  Since mixed prepacks are complex, consult with SAP APO or PP consultants to design a suitable planning process.
  Custom enhancements or user exits might be necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Category "Mixed Prepack": Used for materials that are combinations of different components, often used in retail or fashion industries.
  Planning in SAP APO: APO has specific restrictions on certain material types; mixed prepacks often require special handling.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List (to check planning)
  COHV - Production Order Processing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC152 or mixed prepack planning issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal documentation on mixed prepack materials and planning strategies.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which module or transaction triggers this error), I can offer more tailored advice.