How To Fix WRF_APC636 - No planned material could be created for EAN &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 636

• Message text: No planned material could be created for EAN &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC636 - No planned material could be created for EAN &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC636 No planned material could be created for EAN &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) modules when working with planned orders or production planning.
  
  EAN &1 refers to the European Article Number (barcode) of the material for which the system tried to create a planned material (planned order or planned receipt) but failed.
  The system could not create a planned material because the material master data or related configuration is incomplete or inconsistent.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material is not properly maintained in the APO system or not replicated correctly from ECC.
  The product location master data is missing or incomplete.
  The product is not assigned to the relevant planning version or planning area.
  Missing or incorrect integration model or CIF (Core Interface) replication issues.
  The product is not flagged as relevant for planning.
  The planning version or planning area settings do not allow planned orders for this material.
  The product is not assigned to a valid location or the location is not active for planning.
  Missing or incorrect product-location master data (e.g., SNP location product master).
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material with the given EAN exists in the APO system.
  Check if the material is correctly replicated from ECC to APO via CIF.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check the product master in APO.
  
  
  
  Check Product-Location Master:
  
  Verify that the product-location master data exists and is correctly maintained.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/PLOC1 to check product-location assignments.
  Ensure the location is active and relevant for planning.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version and Planning Area:
  
  Confirm that the product is assigned to the correct planning version and planning area.
  Check if the planning version is active and allows planned orders.
  
  
  
  Check CIF Replication:
  
  Ensure that the integration model is active and the product and location data are replicated correctly.
  Run CIF consistency checks and re-replicate if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check SNP/PPDS Settings:
  
  Verify SNP or PP/DS settings for the product and location.
  Check if the product is flagged for planning in the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization and User Settings:
  
  Sometimes, authorization issues or user-specific settings can prevent planned orders from being created.
  
  
  
  Run Planning Heuristics or SNP Planning:
  
  Try running the planning heuristics or SNP planning again after fixing master data.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 - Product Master
  /SAPAPO/PLOC1 - Product-Location Master
  /SAPAPO/CIF - CIF Monitor
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - SNP Planning
  /SAPAPO/PPDS - PP/DS Planning
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to CIF replication and product master data issues.
  Review APO integration guides for product and location master data replication.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the planning run or planned order creation process may be necessary.
  Check application logs (/SAPAPO/LOG) for more detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  No planned material could be created for EAN &1
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or inconsistent product/location master data, incorrect planning version, or CIF replication issues
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct product master, product-location master, planning version, and CIF replication
  
  
  Transactions
  /SAPAPO/MAT1, /SAPAPO/PLOC1, /SAPAPO/CIF, /SAPAPO/SDP94
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., during SNP planning, PP/DS planning, or CIF replication), I can help you with more specific steps.