How To Fix WRF_APC165 - obsolete: PRICAT item &1: No category exists above hierarchy node &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: obsolete: PRICAT item &1: No category exists above hierarchy node &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC165 - obsolete: PRICAT item &1: No category exists above hierarchy node &2 &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC165 obsolete: PRICAT item &1: No category exists above hierarchy node &2 &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a PRICAT (Price Catalog) message in SAP, specifically when handling the product hierarchy or classification data.
  
  The message indicates that for the given PRICAT item (identified by &1), the system cannot find a valid product category above the specified hierarchy node (&2 &3).
  In other words, the product hierarchy node referenced in the PRICAT message does not have a parent category in the SAP system.
  This usually means that the product hierarchy structure in the incoming PRICAT message is inconsistent or incomplete compared to the product hierarchy maintained in SAP.
  It can also happen if the product hierarchy node specified in the PRICAT message does not exist in SAP or if the hierarchy is not properly maintained.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Product Hierarchy in SAP:
  
  The hierarchy node referenced in the PRICAT message is not defined in SAP.
  The parent node of the hierarchy node is missing or inactive.
  
  
  
  Incorrect PRICAT Message Data:
  
  The PRICAT message contains hierarchy nodes that do not match the SAP product hierarchy.
  The hierarchy levels or node IDs are incorrect or incomplete.
  
  
  
  Obsolete or Deprecated Message Handling:
  
  The message text includes "obsolete," which may indicate that the message or the processing logic is outdated or that the PRICAT message format is no longer supported as is.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Product Hierarchy in SAP:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Logistics General ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Product Hierarchy ? Define Product Hierarchy.
  Verify that the hierarchy nodes referenced in the PRICAT message exist and are active.
  Ensure that the parent nodes above the specified hierarchy node exist and are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Validate PRICAT Message Data:
  
  Check the incoming PRICAT message for correct hierarchy node IDs.
  Confirm that the hierarchy levels and node IDs correspond to the SAP product hierarchy structure.
  If necessary, correct the PRICAT message data at the source or during mapping.
  
  
  
  Update or Adjust IDoc / Mapping Logic:
  
  If you are using IDocs or intermediate mapping (e.g., in PI/PO or EDI), verify that the mapping logic correctly translates the product hierarchy nodes.
  Adjust the mapping to ensure that the hierarchy nodes sent to SAP are valid.
  
  
  
  Check for Obsolete Message Handling:
  
  Since the message text includes "obsolete," check if your SAP system or add-on components require updates or patches.
  Review SAP Notes related to PRICAT processing and product hierarchy errors.
  Consider upgrading or adjusting the PRICAT processing logic if the message format has changed.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WRF_APC (related to Application Component APC - Advanced Planning and Optimization or related modules)
  Transaction for Product Hierarchy:  
  
  MM01 / MM02 for material master maintenance (to check product hierarchy assignment)  
  SPRO for customizing product hierarchy  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to PRICAT errors and product hierarchy issues.  
  Example keywords: "PRICAT product hierarchy no category exists," "WRF_APC165," "PRICAT obsolete error."
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Product hierarchy node in PRICAT message has no valid parent category in SAP hierarchy.
  
  
  Effect
  PRICAT processing fails for the item due to invalid or missing product hierarchy data.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct product hierarchy in SAP; validate and correct PRICAT message data; update mapping or processing logic.
  
  
  Additional
  Check for obsolete message handling and apply relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact PRICAT message or hierarchy nodes, I can help you analyze the specific nodes causing the issue.