How To Fix WRF_APC_INB053 - Generic material is not planned, new variant cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Generic material is not planned, new variant cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB053 - Generic material is not planned, new variant cannot be created ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC_INB053 - Generic material is not planned, new variant cannot be created
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Variant Configuration (VC) and Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) integration, specifically during the planning or creation of new product variants.
  
  The system tries to create or plan a new variant of a generic material (a configurable product).
  However, the generic material itself is not planned in the APO system.
  Since the generic material is not planned, the system cannot create or plan any new variants derived from it.
  This situation typically arises when the generic material is missing from the planning version or is not included in the APO master data or planning book.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  In APO, generic materials represent configurable products.
  Variants are specific configurations of these generic materials.
  Planning is done on the generic material level, and variants are derived from it.
  If the generic material is not included in the planning data, the system cannot generate or plan variants.
  This leads to the error message when attempting to create or plan a new variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the generic material is included in the planning version:
  
  Go to the planning version in APO (e.g., in SNP or DP).
  Verify that the generic material is included in the planning book and planning version.
  If not, add the generic material to the planning version.
  
  
  
  Ensure the generic material master data is correctly maintained in APO:
  
  Check if the generic material exists in APO master data.
  If missing, replicate the material master from ECC to APO using CIF (Core Interface).
  Make sure the material is flagged as planned and is active.
  
  
  
  Check the integration and CIF settings:
  
  Verify that the generic material is properly replicated and synchronized between ECC and APO.
  Check CIF queues and logs for errors related to the generic material.
  
  
  
  Review the configuration profile and variant creation process:
  
  Ensure that the variant creation process is correctly set up.
  Confirm that the system is allowed to create new variants only if the generic material is planned.
  
  
  
  If necessary, replan or reinitialize the planning data:
  
  After adding the generic material to the planning version, run the planning process again.
  This should allow the system to create and plan new variants.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ECC: CU50 (Variant Configuration), MM02 (Material Master)
  APO: /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Planning Book), /SAPAPO/CIFMON (CIF Monitor)
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to variant planning and generic materials in APO.
  SAP Help Portal on Variant Configuration and APO integration.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Variant planning in SNP or DP.
  Integration issues between ECC and APO.
  Master data replication problems.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, module, or process step), I can tailor the solution further. But generally, the key is to ensure the generic material is planned and available in APO before creating variants.
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific steps or transactions!