How To Fix WRF_APC724 - Severe error during saving of planned mat &1 originating from PRICAT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Severe error during saving of planned mat &1 originating from PRICAT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC724 - Severe error during saving of planned mat &1 originating from PRICAT ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC724 - Severe error during saving of planned mat &1 originating from PRICAT
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the processing of a PRICAT (Price Catalog) message, which is an EDI message used to update material master data, pricing, or conditions in SAP.
  
  The error indicates that while saving the planned material data (material master or related info), a severe issue happened.
  The root cause can be due to:
  
  Data inconsistencies or missing mandatory fields in the PRICAT message.
  Incorrect or incomplete material master data being sent.
  Authorization issues or lock conflicts during the update.
  Custom validations or user-exits that fail during the save process.
  Technical problems such as database errors or transport layer issues.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the PRICAT Message Data:
  
  Verify the incoming PRICAT message for completeness and correctness.
  Ensure all mandatory fields for the material master update are present and valid.
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc and check for errors in the segments related to material data.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Error Details:
  
  Look at the application log or error stack for more detailed messages.
  Use transaction SLG1 (Application Log) with object WRF_APC or related to PRICAT processing.
  Check for any dump or short dump (transaction ST22) related to the material save process.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify if the material number (&1 in the message) exists and is consistent.
  Check for any locks on the material master (transaction SM12).
  Ensure no custom validations or user-exits are causing the failure.
  
  
  
  Authorization and System Checks:
  
  Confirm that the user or background job processing the PRICAT has the necessary authorizations.
  Check for system or database issues that might prevent saving.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Correct the PRICAT:
  
  Correct the data in the PRICAT message if errors are found.
  Reprocess the IDoc after correction.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_APC724 or PRICAT processing errors.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PRICAT is an EDI message type used for exchanging price catalog data between trading partners.
  The error message prefix WRF_APC relates to the SAP Application Component for Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or related modules handling catalog data.
  The material number placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual material number causing the issue.
  Common transactions for troubleshooting:
  
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc monitoring
  SLG1 - Application log
  ST22 - ABAP short dumps
  SM12 - Lock entries
  MM02 / MM03 - Material master display/change
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact material number or IDoc number, more specific guidance can be given.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Data inconsistency or missing mandatory fields in PRICAT; authorization or lock issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct PRICAT data, analyze logs, verify material master, reprocess IDoc.
  
  
  Related
  Use WE02/WE05, SLG1, ST22, SM12; check SAP Notes for WRF_APC724 and PRICAT processing.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific logs or IDoc segments, please share those details!