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

WRF_APC248 - Overview

• 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