How To Fix WRF_APC563 - Internal error; no material assigned to purchasing list item &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Internal error; no material assigned to purchasing list item &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC563 - Internal error; no material assigned to purchasing list item &1 &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC563 Internal error; no material assigned to purchasing list item &1 &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Procurement Planning processes when working with purchasing lists.
  
  The system expects that each purchasing list item should have a material assigned to it.
  The error indicates that for the purchasing list item identified by the placeholders &1 (Purchasing List Number) and &2 (Item Number), no material master record is assigned.
  This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete or incorrect data in the purchasing list.
  Data inconsistencies between the ERP system and APO.
  Missing or incorrect integration/mapping between the purchasing list and material master.
  Corrupted or incomplete data transfer during CIF (Core Interface) replication.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing List Item:
  
  Go to the purchasing list (/SAPAPO/PURCHLIST transaction or relevant transaction in your system).
  Verify that the item number &2 in purchasing list &1 has a valid material assigned.
  If the material is missing, assign the correct material.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure the material master exists and is active in both ERP and APO systems.
  Check if the material is properly replicated via CIF from ERP to APO.
  
  
  
  Check CIF Integration:
  
  Run CIF consistency checks to ensure that purchasing list and material data are correctly synchronized.
  Use transactions like /SAPAPO/CIF_CHECK or /SAPAPO/CIF_MON to monitor and troubleshoot CIF data transfer.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Inconsistencies:
  
  If the purchasing list item is obsolete or incorrectly created, consider deleting or correcting it.
  Recreate the purchasing list item with the correct material assignment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If you have custom enhancements or user exits related to purchasing lists, verify that they do not cause missing material assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes related to WRF_APC563 or purchasing list errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing List: A purchasing list in APO is used to plan procurement activities and contains items that should be procured, each linked to a material.
  Material Master: The central repository of material data in SAP ERP and APO.
  CIF (Core Interface): The interface used to transfer master and transaction data between SAP ERP and APO.
  Transactions:
  
  /SAPAPO/PURCHLIST – Display/maintain purchasing lists.
  /SAPAPO/CIF_CHECK – Check CIF data consistency.
  /SAPAPO/CIF_MON – Monitor CIF data transfer.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes for bug fixes or patches related to this error.
  
  
  If you provide the exact purchasing list number and item, or system context, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.