How To Fix WRF_APC_INB154 - Category data for hierarchy type code &1 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Category data for hierarchy type code &1 was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB154 - Category data for hierarchy type code &1 was not found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC_INB154: Category data for hierarchy type code &1 was not found
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or process category data for a specific hierarchy type code (represented by &1 in the message), but the required category data is missing or not maintained in the system.
  In SAP, hierarchy types are used in various modules (such as Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, or Variant Configuration) to define structures or classifications. Each hierarchy type requires associated category data to function properly.
  The error indicates that the system expected to find category data for the given hierarchy type code but could not find any entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The hierarchy type code is not defined or maintained in the system.
  The category data for the hierarchy type code has not been created or is incomplete.
  Customizing settings related to hierarchy types and their categories are missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Transport or system copy issues where customizing data was not properly moved.
  
  
  Where to Check / Related Tables:
  
  
  Hierarchy Type Customizing:
  
  Check the customizing for hierarchy types in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  Transaction: SPRO ? Logistics ? Variant Configuration or relevant module ? Define Hierarchy Types.
  
  
  Category Data Tables:
  
  Depending on the module, category data might be stored in tables such as:  
  
  WRF_HIER_CAT (or similar) — stores category data for hierarchy types.  
  Other module-specific tables related to hierarchy and category data.
  
  
  
  
  How to Solve:
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Type Code:
  
  Confirm that the hierarchy type code mentioned in the error message exists in the system.
  
  
  Maintain Category Data:
  
  Go to the customizing path for hierarchy types and maintain the required category data for the hierarchy type code.  
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? navigate to the relevant module and hierarchy customizing.  
  Add or correct the category data entries.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If this error occurs after a transport or system copy, verify that the customizing data for hierarchy types and categories was included and imported correctly.
  
  
  Consult Module Documentation:
  
  Depending on the module (e.g., Variant Configuration, Product Costing), check the module-specific documentation for hierarchy and category data setup.
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the error persists, debug the process or check application logs to identify where the system tries to read the category data and why it fails.
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual hierarchy type code when the error occurs.
  This error is typically a customizing issue and can be resolved by maintaining the missing data.
  If unsure about the hierarchy type or category data, consult with the functional consultant responsible for the relevant module.
  
  
  If you provide the module or context where this error occurs (e.g., Variant Configuration, Product Costing), I can give more specific instructions.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Missing category data for the specified hierarchy type code in customizing.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the category data for the hierarchy type code in the relevant customizing path.
  
  
  Related Info
  Check customizing via SPRO, verify transport/import of customizing, consult module docs.
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you want step-by-step guidance for a specific module!