How To Fix WRF_MPA101 - Mat. no.: &1 - Incorrect assignment level due to existing price-only mat.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MPA - Messages for Markdown Profile Assignment

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Mat. no.: &1 - Incorrect assignment level due to existing price-only mat.

Diagnosis
This material has price-only material assignments on a different level
than the currently selected level. As a result, you cannot assign a
profile at this level.
System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure
Select a different level at which you can assign a markdown profile to
the material, or have the assigned price-only materials changed to allow
the assignment of a markdown profile at the desired level.
Procedure for System Administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MPA101 - Mat. no.: &1 - Incorrect assignment level due to existing price-only mat. ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MPA101 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment level of a material in the context of pricing. Specifically, it suggests that the material number provided (&1) has an incorrect assignment level due to the existence of a price-only material. This typically occurs in the context of material master data and pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Assignment Level: The material may be assigned to a different level (e.g., plant level, sales organization level) than what is expected for pricing.
  Price-Only Material: The system has identified that there is a price-only material associated with the material number, which can lead to conflicts in how the material is processed in pricing scenarios.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant views (e.g., sales, purchasing, or accounting views).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material number in question.
  Verify the assignment levels for the material. Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the appropriate organizational levels (e.g., plant, sales organization).
  Check if the material is set as a price-only material and if this is appropriate for your business scenario.
  
  
  
  Adjust Assignment Levels:
  
  If the assignment level is incorrect, you may need to change it. This can be done by editing the material master data in transaction MM02.
  Ensure that the material is not incorrectly classified as a price-only material if it should have a full material master record.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the pricing conditions associated with the material. Ensure that the pricing conditions are set up correctly and that they correspond to the correct assignment level.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide additional insights or solutions based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, Accounting) to ensure all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_MPA101 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured for pricing.