How To Fix WRF_APC379 - Planning is disallowed for article hierarchy node &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Planning is disallowed for article hierarchy node &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You disallowed planning in the settings for purchasing list processing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different hierarchy node or adjust the settings accordingly
(transaction <DS:TRAN.WRFAPC27>Execute Function</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC379 - Planning is disallowed for article hierarchy node &1 &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC379: Planning is disallowed for article hierarchy node &1 &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to perform planning activities (such as demand planning, supply planning, or forecasting) for an article hierarchy node that is not allowed or not set up for planning in the system.
  In SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), planning can be done at various levels, including product (article) level or article hierarchy nodes. However, not all nodes in the article hierarchy are necessarily enabled for planning. Some nodes might be structural or used only for reporting purposes, and planning is disallowed for these nodes.
  The placeholders &1 and &2 in the message represent the article hierarchy node ID and its description or name, respectively.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The article hierarchy node is marked as not relevant for planning in the system.
  The node is a structural node or a summary node that does not have planning data assigned.
  The planning version or planning area settings do not include this node.
  The node is not assigned to the planning version or planning area.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data setup for the article hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Article Hierarchy Node Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction or IMG activity where the article hierarchy is maintained.
  Verify if the node &1 (the node ID) is flagged as relevant for planning.
  If it is not, and you want to enable planning for this node, change the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Version and Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the planning version you are using includes the article hierarchy node.
  Check the planning area settings to confirm that the node is part of the planning scope.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the article hierarchy.
  Make sure the node is correctly assigned and that the hierarchy is consistent.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Planning Level:
  
  If planning at the node level is not supported or intended, perform planning at the article (product) level instead.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to planning and article hierarchy nodes.
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction / Tools Involved:
  
  SAP APO Demand Planning (DP)
  SAP APO Supply Network Planning (SNP)
  Article Hierarchy Maintenance (e.g., transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 or via IMG)
  
  
  
  Related Configuration:
  
  Article hierarchy node attributes
  Planning version and planning area configuration
  Master data consistency checks
  
  
  
  Impact:
  
  Planning runs or planning data entry will be blocked for the specified node.
  This prevents incorrect or unsupported planning activities on non-plannable nodes.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC379 indicates that planning is not allowed for the specified article hierarchy node because it is either not flagged for planning or not included in the planning scope. To resolve this, verify and adjust the article hierarchy node settings, planning version, and planning area configurations to ensure the node is enabled for planning or switch to planning at a supported level.
  
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