How To Fix WRF_APC218 - Material &1 cannot be used in assignments for purchasing list item &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Material &1 cannot be used in assignments for purchasing list item &2 &3

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& cannot be used in assignments for purchasing list item
&V2& &V3&.
Possible reasons are:
If the material is a variant or a prepack, the material associated with
the purchasing list item must be a generic material
If the material is a variant or a prepack, it must belong to the generic
material associated with the purchasing list item
If the material is neither a variant nor a prepack, it must be the same
material as the one associated with the purchasing list item
In 'undo release' mode, you can only use existing materials (no planned
materials)

System Response

The assignment is aborted.

How to fix this error?

Select a different 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_APC218 - Material &1 cannot be used in assignments for purchasing list item &2 &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC218: Material &1 cannot be used in assignments for purchasing list item &2 &3
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign a material to a purchasing list item, but the material is not allowed or valid for such an assignment. The purchasing list item might have restrictions or specific conditions that the material does not meet. This can happen due to:
  
  The material master data not being maintained correctly for the purchasing list.
  The material not being flagged or configured for use in purchasing lists.
  Incompatibility between the material and the purchasing list item (e.g., different material types, plant assignments, or purchasing group restrictions).
  The purchasing list item might be locked or restricted for certain materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material is correctly maintained in the material master (transaction MM03).
  Ensure the material is valid for the plant and purchasing organization involved.
  Check if the material is flagged for use in purchasing lists or relevant procurement processes.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing List Item:
  
  Check the purchasing list item details to understand any restrictions or conditions.
  Ensure the purchasing list item is active and not locked or restricted.
  
  
  
  Material and Purchasing List Compatibility:
  
  Confirm that the material type and purchasing list item are compatible.
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct purchasing group and plant.
  
  
  
  Authorization and Configuration:
  
  Verify if there are any authorization restrictions preventing the assignment.
  Check customizing settings related to purchasing lists and material assignments (SPRO path: Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchasing Lists).
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Assignment:
  
  If the material is incorrect, select a valid material.
  If the purchasing list item is incorrect, adjust or create a new purchasing list item that allows the material.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME01: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME02: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME31K: Create Contract (sometimes related to purchasing lists)
  SPRO: Customizing for Purchasing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to purchasing lists and material assignments for any known issues or patches.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Purchasing Lists and Material Master integration.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Assigning a material to a purchasing list item that belongs to a different plant or purchasing organization.
  Using a material that is flagged as non-purchasable or restricted in procurement.
  Attempting to assign a service material or non-stock material where only stock materials are allowed.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact material number and purchasing list item details, I can help you analyze the specific case further.