How To Fix WRF_APC295 - Materials &1 and &2 do not have the same material category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Materials &1 and &2 do not have the same material category

What causes this issue?

You cannot copy purchasing item assignments that belong to material &V1&
to purchasing item assignments that will belong to material &V2& because
these materials do not have the same material category.

System Response

The copy operation is aborted

How to fix this error?

Choose materials that are compatible

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_APC295 - Materials &1 and &2 do not have the same material category ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_APC295: Materials &1 and &2 do not have the same material category
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation (such as creating or processing a production order, transfer posting, or any transaction involving multiple materials) that requires the involved materials to have the same material category, but the system detects that the materials &1 and &2 have different material categories.
  Material category is a key attribute in SAP that classifies materials into groups such as raw materials, finished products, semi-finished products, etc. Certain processes or functions require materials to be of the same category to ensure consistency and correctness in processing.
  
  When does this error typically occur?
  
  During production order creation or confirmation when components or assemblies are involved.
  When performing transfer postings or stock movements involving multiple materials.
  In variant configuration or product costing where materials must be consistent.
  In integration scenarios between modules like MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), and SD (Sales and Distribution).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Check the Material Type (material category) for both materials &1 and &2.
  Confirm if they are indeed different.
  
  
  
  Align Material Categories:
  
  If the business process requires the materials to be of the same category, adjust the material master data accordingly.
  Changing material type is not straightforward and may require creating a new material with the correct category and migrating data.
  Consult with your SAP MM or master data team before making changes.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process:
  
  Verify if the process you are trying to execute logically requires materials to be of the same category.
  If not, check if the configuration or custom code is enforcing this check unnecessarily.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, this error is triggered by custom validations or user exits.
  Review any custom code or validations related to material category checks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC295 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Category / Material Type: Defines the general classification of a material in SAP. Examples include ROH (raw materials), FERT (finished products), HALB (semi-finished products).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 – Display Material
  MM02 – Change Material
  CO01 – Create Production Order
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved: MM, PP, SD, WM (Warehouse Management)
  SAP Tables:
  
  MARA – General Material Data (field MTART = Material Type)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC295 indicates a mismatch in material categories between two materials involved in a process that requires them to be the same. The solution involves verifying and aligning the material categories or adjusting the business process or custom validations accordingly.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.