How To Fix WRF_APC723 - No reference material could be determined, saving not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 723

• Message text: No reference material could be determined, saving not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC723 - No reference material could be determined, saving not possible ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC723 No reference material could be determined, saving not possible
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of Production Planning and Control (PP) or Product Costing when the system tries to determine a reference material for a process or production order but fails to find one.
  More specifically, the system is unable to identify a reference material (usually a finished product or a semi-finished product) that is required for saving the document or order. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect Bill of Materials (BOM) or Routing assignments.
  The production order or process order does not have a valid reference material assigned.
  The system cannot find a valid production version or the production version does not have a reference material.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data setup for the material or production process.
  The order is created without specifying the material or the material is not maintained properly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Production Order or Process Order:
  
  Verify that the order has a valid reference material assigned.
  Ensure the material number is correct and active.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM and Routing:
  
  Check if the BOM for the material exists and is valid.
  Confirm that the routing is assigned and active.
  Make sure the BOM and routing are consistent and assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Ensure that a valid production version exists for the material.
  The production version should have a reference material and be valid for the order date.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master record is complete and correctly maintained.
  Check if the material is flagged for production and has the necessary views maintained (e.g., MRP, Work Scheduling).
  
  
  
  Order Creation:
  
  When creating the order, ensure the reference material is entered correctly.
  If the order is created via a process or transaction, check the input parameters.
  
  
  
  Customizing and Configuration:
  
  Review any custom logic or user exits that might affect reference material determination.
  Check if any enhancements or BAdIs are interfering with the standard process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CO01 / CO02: Create/Change Production Order
  MF50 / MF60: Planning transactions
  CS03: Display BOM
  CA03: Display Routing
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_APC723 or reference material determination issues.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available for known bugs.
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  PP (Production Planning)
  CO (Controlling, especially Product Costing)
  MM (Material Management)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC723 No reference material could be determined, saving not possible means the system cannot find a valid reference material for the production or process order, preventing the save operation. The fix involves verifying and correcting the BOM, routing, production version, and material master data to ensure a valid reference material is assigned and recognized by the system.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, process step, material involved), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.