How To Fix WRF_MPA104 - Mat.no.: &1 - Assignment is not allowed; you must delete the profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MPA - Messages for Markdown Profile Assignment

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Mat.no.: &1 - Assignment is not allowed; you must delete the profile

Diagnosis
The price-only material has already been assigned a markdown profile at
a higher level than the one currently selected. Therefore, you cannot
assign any new profiles or change existing profiles. You can only delete
existing markdown profile assignments.
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 level at which you can assign a markdown profile to the
material, or have the assigned price profiles 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_MPA104 - Mat.no.: &1 - Assignment is not allowed; you must delete the profile ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MPA104 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a material number in the context of a material master record, specifically related to a profile that is not allowed. This error typically arises in the Material Management (MM) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules when trying to assign a material to a specific profile or category that has restrictions.
  Cause:
  The error message "Assignment is not allowed; you must delete the profile" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Profile Restrictions: The material is assigned to a profile that has restrictions preventing the assignment of certain materials. This could be due to configuration settings in the material master or the specific profile being used.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or the profile, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Profile Deletion: The profile that is currently assigned to the material may need to be deleted or modified to allow for the assignment of the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_MPA104 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the profile assigned to the material.
  Verify if the profile is appropriate for the material type and if it allows the assignment.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Profile:
  
  If the profile is not suitable, you may need to delete it or change it to a different profile that allows the assignment.
  You can do this in the material master record by navigating to the relevant view and making the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO), check the settings related to material profiles and ensure they are correctly configured.
  Look for any restrictions that may be set for the specific material type or profile.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no other issues with the material master data that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Material Master Views: Ensure you are familiar with the relevant views in the material master that pertain to the profile and assignment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_MPA104 error and successfully manage the material assignment in SAP.