How To Fix WRF_APC_INB171 - Mapping descriptions for item &1 date: "&2" material: &3 FYV: &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Mapping descriptions for item &1 date: "&2" material: &3 FYV: &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB171 - Mapping descriptions for item &1 date: "&2" material: &3 FYV: &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC_INB171
  
  Text: Mapping descriptions for item &1 date: "&2" material: &3 FYV: &4
  
  1. Cause:
  This error message typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Planning when the system tries to map or interpret descriptions for a particular item (material) on a specific date and fiscal year variant (FYV), but the mapping descriptions are missing or inconsistent.
  More specifically:
  
  The system expects mapping descriptions for the given item/material on the specified date and fiscal year variant.
  These mapping descriptions are used to translate or interpret planning data, such as demand, supply, or other planning elements.
  If these descriptions are not maintained or incorrectly maintained in the system, the error is triggered.
  It can also occur if there is a mismatch between the planning version or planning area and the master data.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Mapping Descriptions:
  
  Verify that the mapping descriptions for the item/material (&3) on the specified date (&2) and fiscal year variant (&4) are correctly maintained.
  This is usually done in the APO system or the relevant planning system where the mapping tables or description tables are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Correct Mapping Data:
  
  Use transaction codes or tools relevant to your APO or planning system to maintain the mapping descriptions.
  For example, in APO, you might check the CIF (Core Interface) settings or master data replication to ensure that the descriptions are correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is consistent and correctly replicated between ECC and APO.
  Check if the fiscal year variant (&4) is correctly assigned and consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version and Area:
  
  Verify that the planning version and planning area used in the planning run correspond to the data maintained.
  Sometimes, the error arises due to a mismatch in planning versions or areas.
  
  
  
  Re-run CIF or Data Transfer:
  
  If the mapping descriptions are missing due to incomplete data transfer, re-run the CIF or relevant data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message and apply recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Context:
  
  This error is common in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or integrated planning scenarios where data mapping between ECC and APO or within APO planning areas is critical.
  
  
  Transactions to Check:
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - Planning Book and Data View maintenance
  /SAPAPO/CIF - Core Interface monitoring and data transfer
  MM03 - Material Master display (to check material data)
  OB29 - Fiscal Year Variant maintenance (in ECC)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for the error message ID WRF_APC_INB171 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Look for notes related to CIF data transfer issues, mapping description maintenance, or APO planning errors.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Ensure that all relevant customizing and master data are synchronized between ECC and APO.
  Check authorization and user roles if the mapping descriptions cannot be maintained or viewed.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or module (e.g., APO DP, SNP, or ECC integration), I can help you with more specific steps or transaction codes.