How To Fix WRF_APC287 - Rollout is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Rollout is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC287 - Rollout is initial ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC287: Rollout is initial
  
  Cause:
  The error message WRF_APC287: Rollout is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or related SCM (Supply Chain Management) components when a rollout process or a related data object is still in its initial state and has not been properly initialized or processed.
  In particular, this message indicates that the system expects a rollout (e.g., a planning version, product version, or data transfer object) to be in a processed or active state, but it is still "initial" (i.e., not yet rolled out or activated). This can happen if:
  
  The rollout process has not been executed or completed.
  The data object or planning version has not been released or activated.
  There is a missing or incomplete initialization step in the planning or data transfer process.
  The system is trying to access or use rollout data that is not yet available.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_APC287 error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Rollout Status:
  
  Verify the status of the rollout object (e.g., planning version, product version, or data transfer object).
  Ensure that the rollout is not in the initial state but has been properly processed or activated.
  
  
  
  Execute the Rollout Process:
  
  If the rollout has not been executed, run the appropriate rollout or activation program.
  For example, in APO, you might need to execute the planning version rollout or product version rollout transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Initialization Steps:
  
  Confirm that all prerequisite steps for the rollout have been completed.
  This may include data transfer, master data activation, or planning version release.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or Data Transfer Issues:
  
  If the rollout involves data transfer between systems (e.g., from ERP to APO), ensure that the transfer has completed successfully.
  Re-run the data transfer or initialization if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to message WRF_APC287 for any known issues or patches.
  Review the relevant SAP APO or SCM documentation for rollout procedures.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - Planning Version Management
  /SAPAPO/MC90 - Product Version Rollout
  /SAPAPO/SDP6 - Planning Version Activation
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Planning version rollout in Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning.
  Product version rollout in Product Lifecycle Management.
  Data transfer initialization between ERP and APO systems.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes referencing WRF_APC287.
  Example note keywords: "WRF_APC287 rollout initial", "planning version rollout initial state".
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always ensure that the system landscape and integration points are correctly configured.
  Check authorizations to ensure the user has rights to execute rollout or activation steps.
  Review system logs and traces for additional error details.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the exact transaction or process where the error occurs), I can help with more specific guidance.