How To Fix WRF_APC248 - Materials with category &1 cannot be added to a purchasing list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Materials with category &1 cannot be added to a purchasing list

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a purchasing list item with a material that has
material category &V1&.

System Response

The only valid material categories for a purchasing list item are:
Single material (00)
Generic material (01)

Sales set (10)
Prepack (11)
Display (12)

How to fix this error?

Add a different material with a valid material category.

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_APC248 - Materials with category &1 cannot be added to a purchasing list ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC248: Materials with category &1 cannot be added to a purchasing list.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to add a material to a purchasing list (such as a source list or quota arrangement) but the material's material type or category is not allowed for that purchasing list. Certain material categories are restricted from being included in purchasing lists because they are not relevant for procurement processes or the system configuration prohibits it.
  For example, materials with categories like Non-Stock Materials (e.g., services, consumables) or special material types might be excluded from purchasing lists depending on the system settings or business rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Category:
  
  Verify the material category of the material you are trying to add. You can check this in the material master (transaction MM03) under the Basic Data or Classification views.
  
  
  Review Allowed Material Categories for Purchasing Lists:  
  
  Check the configuration for purchasing lists or source lists to see which material categories are allowed.
  This can be done in IMG under Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Source List ? Define Allowed Material Types for Source List or similar paths depending on your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Category or Procurement Process:  
  
  If the material category is incorrect, consider changing it if appropriate (transaction MM02).
  If the material category is correct but not allowed in purchasing lists, consider alternative procurement methods that do not require a purchasing list.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP MM Functional Consultant:
  
  If the material category is correct and should be allowed, the system configuration might need adjustment. A functional consultant can help modify the allowed material categories for purchasing lists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing Lists: Used to specify preferred sources of supply for materials.
  Material Categories: Define the nature of the material (e.g., raw materials, finished products, services).
  Source List Configuration: Controls which materials can be linked to source lists.
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MM03: Display Material  
  MM02: Change Material  
  ME01: Create Source List  
  ME03: Display Source List
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC248 indicates that the material's category is not permitted in purchasing lists. Verify the material category and system configuration, and adjust either the material master data or the allowed categories in the system to resolve the issue.