How To Fix WRF_APC291 - Planned material &1 already exists for catalog &2 and EAN/UPC code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Planned material &1 already exists for catalog &2 and EAN/UPC code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC291 - Planned material &1 already exists for catalog &2 and EAN/UPC code &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC291 Planned material &1 already exists for catalog &2 and EAN/UPC code &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or assign a planned material with a specific EAN/UPC code in a particular catalog, but a planned material with the same EAN/UPC code already exists in that catalog.
  
  Planned Material: A material that is planned but not yet fully created or released.
  Catalog: A collection or grouping of materials, often used in SAP Retail or SAP Hybris Commerce.
  EAN/UPC Code: The barcode or unique identifier for the material.
  
  The system enforces uniqueness of the EAN/UPC code within a catalog for planned materials to avoid duplicates and inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Attempting to create or assign a planned material with an EAN/UPC code that is already assigned to another planned material in the same catalog.
  Data inconsistency or duplicate entries in the catalog.
  Possibly a synchronization or data upload issue where the same EAN/UPC code is being assigned multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Search the catalog &2 for the planned material that already has the EAN/UPC code &3.
  Use transaction codes or reports relevant to your SAP module (e.g., SAP Retail or SAP Hybris Commerce) to find the existing planned material.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate EAN/UPC Codes:
  
  Ensure that each planned material in a catalog has a unique EAN/UPC code.
  If the EAN/UPC code is supposed to be unique, do not assign it to multiple planned materials.
  
  
  
  Correct Data:
  
  If the duplicate is due to an error, correct or delete the duplicate planned material.
  If the planned material is no longer needed, consider archiving or removing it.
  
  
  
  Coordinate with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the duplicates, coordinate with the master data management team to resolve conflicts.
  
  
  
  Check Integration or Upload Processes:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or integration, verify the source data for duplicates.
  Adjust the upload process to prevent duplicate EAN/UPC codes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in SAP Retail or SAP Hybris Commerce environments where catalogs and planned materials are managed.
  EAN/UPC codes must be unique identifiers within a catalog to maintain data integrity.
  Use transactions like MM03 (Display Material) or specific catalog management transactions to investigate.
  Review SAP Notes or documentation related to material master and catalog management for your SAP version.
  If using SAP Hybris Commerce, check the synchronization and import processes for product data.
  
  
  If you provide the exact SAP module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.