How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL087 - Assign the material to material hierarchy &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Assign the material to material hierarchy &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL087 - Assign the material to material hierarchy & ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL087 indicates that a material is not assigned to a material hierarchy. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with materials in the context of the SAP Retail module or when using the Material Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A material is created or modified without being assigned to a relevant material hierarchy.
  The material hierarchy is not properly defined or is missing in the system.
  The material type does not support assignment to a material hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Assign Material to Material Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Navigate to the Sales Org. Data or Basic Data views (depending on your configuration).
  Look for the field related to the material hierarchy and assign the appropriate hierarchy to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OMH1 to check the configuration of material hierarchies.
  Ensure that the material hierarchy you want to assign is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type you are using allows for assignment to a material hierarchy. You can check this in the material type configuration (transaction code OMS2).
  
  
  
  Use Transaction WRF_MAT_HIER:
  
  You can also use the transaction WRF_MAT_HIER to manage material hierarchies and assign materials to them.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material hierarchies and materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Hierarchy: A structure that categorizes materials in a way that allows for better reporting and analysis in retail scenarios.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMH1: Maintain Material Hierarchies
  WRF_MAT_HIER: Manage Material Hierarchies
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to material hierarchies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.