How To Fix WRF_APC354 - Assigned quantities do not match planned quantities for PL item &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Assigned quantities do not match planned quantities for PL item &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The difference between the planned and assigned quantities for a key
figure and an assortment is greater than the tolerance percentage.

System Response

It might be impossible to release your purchasing list item.

How to fix this error?

Review your planned quantities or your prepack/variant assignments.
You can view all quantity differences in the <LS>Compare Planned and
Assigned Quantities</> window.

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_APC354 - Assigned quantities do not match planned quantities for PL item &1 &2 ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC354 - Assigned quantities do not match planned quantities for PL item &1 &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Production Planning (PP) and Process Integration with Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or during Product Lifecycle (PL) item quantity assignments. Specifically, it indicates a mismatch between the quantities assigned (e.g., in a production order, process order, or planning run) and the quantities that were originally planned for a particular PL item.
  
  PL item &1: The identifier of the product or component item.
  &2: The quantity or order number related to the mismatch.
  
  The system expects the assigned quantities (e.g., components, resources, or production quantities) to exactly match the planned quantities. If they differ, this error is triggered.
  Common causes include:
  
  Manual changes to assigned quantities after planning.
  Data inconsistencies between planning and execution systems.
  Incorrect master data or BOM (Bill of Materials) inconsistencies.
  Integration issues between SAP APO and ECC or S/4HANA.
  Partial confirmations or backflushing errors.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the Planned Quantities:
  
  Review the planned quantities for the PL item in the planning system.
  Use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to verify planned vs. assigned quantities.
  
  
  
  Verify Assigned Quantities:
  
  Check the quantities assigned in the production order or process order.
  Confirm if any manual changes or confirmations have been made that could cause discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Data:
  
  If using APO, ensure that the data between APO and ECC/S4 is synchronized.
  Run CIF (Core Interface) to transfer master and transaction data correctly.
  
  
  
  Check BOM and Master Data:
  
  Verify the BOM for the PL item to ensure quantities are correct.
  Check if any changes were made recently that could cause quantity mismatches.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quantities:
  
  If the assigned quantities are incorrect, adjust them to match the planned quantities.
  This might involve changing order quantities, component assignments, or re-planning.
  
  
  
  Re-run Planning or Confirmation:
  
  After corrections, re-run the planning or confirmation process to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_APC354 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List
  CO03 - Display Production Order
  CO02 - Change Production Order
  CIF transactions for APO integration (/SAPAPO/CIF_*)
  MF50 - Planning Table
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  PP (Production Planning)
  APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization)
  SCM (Supply Chain Management)
  PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / KBAs:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC354.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might address quantity mismatches in planning.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, module, scenario), I can help tailor the solution further.