How To Fix WRF_APC555 - Enter a characteristic profile during planned material creation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Enter a characteristic profile during planned material creation

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  Error Message
  WRF_APC555: Enter a characteristic profile during planned material creation
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you are trying to create or maintain a planned material in SAP (typically in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization - APO or SAP SCM), and the system expects a characteristic profile to be assigned to the material, but none has been entered.
  
  In SAP APO or related modules, planned materials often require a characteristic profile to define key attributes or characteristics that describe the material for planning purposes.
  The characteristic profile is essential for the system to understand how to handle the material in planning, such as for demand planning, forecasting, or production planning.
  If the characteristic profile is missing or not maintained, the system throws this error to enforce data consistency and completeness.
  
  
  When Does It Occur?
  
  During the creation of a planned material master record.
  When saving or activating a planned material without assigning the required characteristic profile.
  In scenarios involving integration between SAP ERP and SAP APO where characteristic profiles are mandatory.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error WRF_APC555, follow these steps:
  
  
  Assign a Characteristic Profile:
  
  Go to the planned material creation or maintenance screen.
  Locate the field for Characteristic Profile (this might be under planning or classification data).
  Enter or select the appropriate characteristic profile that applies to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that characteristic profiles are properly defined in the system.
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Characteristics) or CL20N (Change Class) to check characteristic profiles and classes.
  
  
  
  Ensure Integration Consistency:
  
  If working with SAP APO, ensure that the characteristic profiles are correctly maintained and replicated between SAP ERP and APO.
  Use tools like CIF (Core Interface) to synchronize master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes provide guidance on characteristic profile requirements for planned materials.
  Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Characteristic Profile: A set of characteristics (attributes) that describe a material for planning and classification purposes.
  Planned Material: A material master record used primarily for planning and forecasting, not necessarily for direct procurement or production.
  Transactions:
  
  MM01 / MM02 - Material Master Create/Change (may include characteristic profile assignment).
  CL02 - Change Characteristic.
  CL20N - Change Class.
  
  
  Modules Involved: SAP APO, SAP SCM, SAP ERP (MM, PP).
  Integration: Ensure CIF is properly configured for master data synchronization between SAP ERP and APO.
  
  
  Summary
  The error WRF_APC555 indicates that a characteristic profile must be entered when creating a planned material. Assign the correct characteristic profile to the material to resolve the error and ensure proper planning functionality.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the SAP module and transaction you are using, and I can help with more specific instructions.