How To Fix WRF_APC689 - Some PL items have been skipped because they cannot be displayed

WRF_APC689 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 689

• Message text: Some PL items have been skipped because they cannot be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC689 - Some PL items have been skipped because they cannot be displayed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC689: Some PL items have been skipped because they cannot be displayed
  
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle (PL) or Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APC) components in SAP, especially when dealing with production orders, process orders, or planning lists.
  
  The system tries to display certain PL (Process List or Production List) items, but some of these items cannot be displayed due to missing or inconsistent master data or configuration.
  Common reasons include:
  The material master or BOM (Bill of Materials) for the item is incomplete or missing.
  The routing or recipe for the process step is not maintained or is inconsistent.
  The user does not have the necessary authorization to view certain items.
  The item is linked to a phantom or non-displayed component.
  The item is flagged as deleted or inactive in the system.
  Data inconsistencies or errors in the planning list or production