How To Fix WRF_APC508 - This line is not relevant for the selected function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 508

• Message text: This line is not relevant for the selected function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC508 - This line is not relevant for the selected function ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC508: This line is not relevant for the selected function:
  
  Error Message:
  WRF_APC508: This line is not relevant for the selected function
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when you are working with APC (Activity Price Calculation) or Work Center Routing related transactions, and the system detects that a particular line item or data record you are trying to process or maintain is not applicable or valid for the function or context you have selected.
  More specifically:
  
  The line item (e.g., a cost component, activity, or routing operation) does not correspond to the function or process step you are currently working on.
  The system expects certain data or line items to be relevant only for specific functions (e.g., costing, scheduling, capacity planning), and the line you are trying to use is outside that scope.
  This can happen if you try to enter or modify data in a section that is not designed to handle that type of line or if the configuration/customizing restricts certain lines to specific functions.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  When maintaining activity prices or cost component splits in the costing sheet or routing.
  When entering or changing data in work center or routing transactions where certain lines are function-specific.
  When using transaction codes related to APC like KP26, KP46, or routing transactions like CA02, and the line item does not match the expected function.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Function Selected:
  
  Verify which function or process you have selected in the transaction.
  Ensure that the line item you are trying to maintain or process is relevant for this function.
  
  
  
  Review the Line Item:
  
  Check the details of the line item (e.g., activity type, cost component, operation).
  Confirm that it is valid and applicable for the selected function.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Data Entry:
  
  If the line is not relevant, remove or correct it.
  If you need to maintain this line, switch to the appropriate function or transaction where this line is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the configuration in Controlling (CO) and Production Planning (PP) related to activity types, costing sheets, and routing.
  Ensure that the assignment of line items to functions is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this error can be due to a known issue or patch level.
  Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions Involved:
  
  KP26 - Maintain Activity Prices
  KP46 - Maintain Activity Quantities
  CA01/CA02/CA03 - Create/Change/Display Routing
  CK11N - Create Cost Estimate
  Other APC-related transactions
  
  
  
  Modules:
  
  Controlling (CO)
  Production Planning (PP)
  Product Costing (CO-PC)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / KBAs:
  
  Search SAP ONE Support Launchpad with the message number WRF_APC508 for any specific notes.
  Example search terms: "WRF_APC508 This line is not relevant for the selected function"
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Line item not relevant for the selected function in APC or routing transactions.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify function and line item relevance, correct or remove invalid lines, check customizing.
  
  
  Related
  APC transactions (KP26, KP46), routing (CA02), Controlling and PP modules, SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction and context where this error occurs, I can help you with more tailored guidance!