How To Fix WRF_BW_EXTRACTION005 - Superordinate item for material document not found: &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_BW_EXTRACTION - BW Extraction Retail: Enhancement Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Superordinate item for material document not found: &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_BW_EXTRACTION005 - Superordinate item for material document not found: &1 &2 &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_BW_EXTRACTION005 Superordinate item for material document not found: &1 &2 &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the extraction of material document data for BW (Business Warehouse) reporting or during logistics data extraction processes. The system is trying to find a superordinate (parent) item for a given material document item but cannot locate it.
  
  Material documents in SAP often have hierarchical relationships, especially in scenarios like production orders, reservations, or goods movements where items can be linked as parent and child.
  The extraction process expects a parent item to exist for the given material document item, but it is missing or not found in the database.
  This can happen due to incomplete or inconsistent data in the material document tables (e.g., MKPF, MSEG), or due to custom extraction logic expecting a parent item that does not exist.
  
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  Data inconsistency: The material document item references a parent item that was deleted or never created.
  Incomplete material document: The document was not posted correctly or was partially reversed.
  Custom extraction logic: Custom BW extractors or user exits expecting a parent item that is not present.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the extraction setup or in the logistics module.
  Transport or system copy issues: Data inconsistencies after system copies or transports.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the material document data:
  
  Use transaction MB51 or MB03 to display the material document &1 (document number), &2 (year), &3 (item number).
  Verify if the parent item exists in the document.
  Check tables MKPF (header) and MSEG (items) for the document and item.
  
  
  
  Data consistency check:
  
  Run consistency checks on material documents.
  Use report RM07MMFI or similar to check for inconsistencies in material documents.
  
  
  
  Review extraction logic:
  
  If custom extractors or user exits are used, debug or review the code to ensure it handles cases where no parent item exists.
  Adjust the logic to handle missing parent items gracefully.
  
  
  
  Repost or correct material documents:
  
  If the document is incomplete or incorrect, consider reversing and reposting the document correctly.
  Use transaction MBST to cancel material documents if needed.
  
  
  
  Check BW extraction setup:
  
  Verify the extractor configuration in transaction RSA3 or LBWE.
  Ensure that the extraction logic matches the data model and that no mandatory parent item is missing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_BW_EXTRACTION005 or material document extraction errors.
  Apply relevant SAP Notes if available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tables involved:  
  
  MKPF: Material document header  
  MSEG: Material document items  
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  MB51: Material document list  
  MB03: Display material document  
  MBST: Cancel material document  
  RSA3: Extractor test  
  LBWE: Logistics extraction setup  
  
  
  Reports:  
  
  RM07MMFI: Material document consistency check  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes on extraction errors and material document inconsistencies.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_BW_EXTRACTION005 indicates that during BW extraction, the system cannot find a required parent item for a material document item. The root cause is usually data inconsistency or incomplete documents. The solution involves verifying and correcting the material document data, reviewing extraction logic, and ensuring proper configuration.
  
  If you provide the exact values for &1, &2, &3 (document number, year, item), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.