How To Fix WRF_APC224 - Enter basic data to create the new planned material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Enter basic data to create the new planned material

What causes this issue?

The new planned article could not be created because certain basic data
is missing

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter the basic attributes for the article or use the <LS>Copy Article
</> option so that the new article attributes will be copied from the
reference article.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC224 - Enter basic data to create the new planned material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC224:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_APC224
  Text: Enter basic data to create the new planned material
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to create a new planned material in the SAP system (typically in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization - APO) without entering the required basic data. The system requires certain fundamental information about the planned material before it can proceed with creation.
  In other words, the system expects you to provide essential master data fields such as material description, material type, base unit of measure, or other mandatory attributes before the planned material can be created.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the creation of a new planned material in APO (e.g., in the Product Master or SNP planning).
  When the system detects missing or incomplete basic data for the planned material.
  Possibly during integration or CIF (Core Interface) transfer if the basic data is incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WRF_APC224, you need to:
  
  
  Enter the required basic data for the planned material:
  
  Material description
  Material type
  Base unit of measure
  Other mandatory fields as per your system configuration
  
  
  
  Check the material master data:
  
  Ensure that the material master record exists and is complete in the ERP system if you are integrating with APO.
  If creating directly in APO, fill in all mandatory fields in the product master.
  
  
  
  Use the correct transaction or interface:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master maintenance in APO).
  If using CIF, ensure that the material master in ERP is complete and correctly replicated.
  
  
  
  Validate data consistency:
  
  Check for any missing or inconsistent data that might prevent the creation of the planned material.
  Use SAP standard reports or tools to verify master data completeness.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 - Product Master Maintenance in APO  
  MM01 - Create Material in ERP (if applicable)  
  CIF transactions like CFM1 (Create Model) or CFM2 (Change Model) might be involved in integration scenarios.
  
  
  
  Related Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to APO product master creation and CIF integration for any known issues or patches.
  Review APO and ERP integration guides to ensure proper master data synchronization.
  
  
  
  System Context:  
  
  This message is specific to SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) environments.
  It ensures data integrity and completeness before planning processes can use the material.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WRF_APC224 - Enter basic data to create the new planned material
  
  
  Cause
  Missing mandatory basic data for the planned material creation
  
  
  Solution
  Enter all required basic data fields in the product master before creation
  
  
  Context
  Occurs in SAP APO during planned material creation or CIF integration
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, system landscape), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.