How To Fix WRF_APC520 - Unable to create new planned material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Unable to create new planned material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC520 - Unable to create new planned material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC520 - Unable to create new planned material
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system tries to create a new planned material (such as a planned independent requirement or a planned order) but fails due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Master Data Issues:
  
  The material master record does not exist or is incomplete in the APO system.
  The product is not properly replicated or maintained in the APO system.
  The product is not assigned to the correct planning version or planning area.
  
  
  
  Authorization or Configuration Issues:
  
  Insufficient user authorizations to create planned materials.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the planning version or planning area.
  The planning version is locked or not active.
  
  
  
  Integration or CIF (Core Interface) Issues:
  
  Problems in the CIF replication between SAP ERP and APO.
  Inconsistent or missing data in the integration model.
  CIF queue errors preventing the creation of planned materials.
  
  
  
  Technical or System Issues:
  
  Database inconsistencies.
  System or background job errors during planning run.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material exists in APO and is correctly replicated from ERP.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check the product master.
  Ensure the product is assigned to the correct planning version and planning area.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Version and Planning Area:
  
  Check that the planning version is active and not locked.
  Confirm that the planning area is correctly configured and assigned to the product.
  
  
  
  Check CIF Replication:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/CIF to monitor CIF queues and integration models.
  Re-initialize or re-run CIF replication if necessary.
  Check for errors in CIF queues and resolve them.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to create planned materials.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs and Dumps:
  
  Check transaction /SAPAPO/PPDSLOG or system logs for detailed error messages.
  Look for short dumps (ST22) related to the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC520.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 - Product Master Maintenance in APO
  /SAPAPO/CIF - CIF Monitor
  /SAPAPO/PPDSLOG - PP/DS Log
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors
  SMQ1 / SMQ2 - Monitor outbound/inbound queues
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization)
  SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management)
  SAP ERP (for master data replication)
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to CIF replication errors.
  Notes on planning version and planning area configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when exactly the error occurs, system logs, or screenshots), I can help with a more precise diagnosis.