How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL055 - Reference material and material to maintain are identical

WRF_MATERIAL055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MATERIAL - Additional Messages for Material Master (Retail)

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Reference material and material to maintain are identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL055 - Reference material and material to maintain are identical ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL055 indicates that there is an attempt to maintain or create a reference material that is identical to the material you are trying to maintain. This typically occurs in the context of material master data maintenance, particularly when dealing with material types that have reference materials for configuration or data inheritance purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to set a material as its own reference material.
  The system does not allow a material to reference itself, as it creates a logical inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Reference Material Field: Ensure that the reference material field is not set to the same material number you are trying to maintain. You need to select a different material as the reference.
  
  
  Select a Valid Reference Material: If you need to use a reference material, choose a valid material that is different from the one you