How To Fix WRF_APC728 - Data for material &1 is not yet complete (creation status &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Data for material &1 is not yet complete (creation status &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC728 - Data for material &1 is not yet complete (creation status &2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC728: Data for material &1 is not yet complete (creation status &2)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or related SCM components when the system tries to process or use data for a material that has not been fully created or maintained in the system. The "creation status &2" indicates the current incomplete status of the material master or related data objects.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The material master data is partially created or missing mandatory fields.  
  The material is not fully replicated or transferred from SAP ERP to APO (if using CIF).  
  The planning relevant data (like product master, location product, or other APO-specific master data) is incomplete or inconsistent.  
  The material is in a preliminary or blocked status and not yet released for planning or processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data Completeness:  
  
  Verify that the material master data in SAP ERP is complete and correct.  
  Ensure all mandatory fields for planning and production are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:  
  
  Confirm that the material is not blocked or flagged as incomplete.  
  Release the material if it is in a blocked or preliminary status.
  
  
  
  Verify APO Master Data:  
  
  In SAP APO, check the product master and location product master data for completeness.  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2 to review and maintain product master data.
  
  
  
  Check CIF Replication:  
  
  If using Core Interface (CIF) to transfer data from ERP to APO, verify that the material has been successfully replicated.  
  Use transaction CFM2 or CFM1 to monitor and reprocess CIF queues if necessary.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Complete Data:  
  
  Complete missing data fields or recreate the material master data if corrupted.  
  Ensure all relevant views and planning data are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Integration Settings:  
  
  Verify that the integration model and data transfer settings are correct.  
  Ensure that the material is included in the relevant integration models.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 - Product Master Maintenance in APO  
  CFM1 - Create Integration Model  
  CFM2 - Monitor Integration Model  
  /SAPAPO/CIF_REPL - CIF Replication Monitor
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to CIF replication errors and material master data issues.  
  Review SAP APO and ERP integration guides for master data replication.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:  
  
  Always ensure that the material master data is consistent across ERP and APO systems.  
  Use SAP standard tools to check data consistency and replication status.  
  Coordinate with master data management and basis teams for troubleshooting replication issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact system context (e.g., APO version, ERP version, scenario), I can help you with more specific instructions or SAP Notes references.