How To Fix WRF_APC617 - Material &1 cannot be expanded

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the material is flagged as relevant for planning and BOM explosion.
  Check the MRP type and other planning parameters.
  
  
  
  Check BOM:
  
  Confirm that a valid BOM exists for the material.
  Make sure the BOM is active and valid for the plant and date.
  Verify that the BOM components are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type and Status:
  
  Ensure the material type supports BOM explosion.
  Check if the material is marked as a phantom or variable-size material and whether this is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the settings in the planning version, plant, and APO integration.
  Verify that the material is allowed to be expanded in the current planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Confirm that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to perform BOM explosion.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like CS11 (BOM explosion) to test if the BOM can be exploded manually.
  Use MD04 or APO tools to check planning data.
  
  
  
  Debug or Check Logs:
  
  If the problem persists, check application logs or debug the process to identify where the expansion fails.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS11 - Display BOM explosion
  CS03 - Display BOM
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List
  APO transactions related to planning and product structure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_APC617 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  APO/PPDS Context:
  
  This error is common in APO PP/DS when the system tries to explode product structures during planning runs.
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation on BOM explosion and material master setup for planning.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, module, scenario), I can help tailor the solution further.