How To Fix WRF_APC617 - Material &1 cannot be expanded

WRF_APC617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Material &1 cannot be expanded

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is neither a generic material nor a structured material,
therefore it cannot be expanded.

System Response

Planning at the lowest level is not possible for such materials.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC617 - Material &1 cannot be expanded ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_APC617: Material &1 cannot be expanded
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of APC (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or PP/DS (Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling) when the system tries to explode or expand a material BOM (Bill of Materials) or a product structure, but it fails because the material is not set up correctly for expansion. Common causes include:
  
  The material master data is incomplete or missing relevant data for planning or BOM explosion.
  The material does not have a valid BOM or the BOM is not maintained.
  The material is flagged as non-expandable in the system.
  The planning version or plant settings do not allow expansion of this material.
  The material is a phantom or variable-size material that cannot be exploded in the current context.
  Authorization or customizing issues prevent the system from expanding the material.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master is correctly maintained for