How To Fix WRF_PPW054 - Material &1 for date &2 not maintained in article hierarchy &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Material &1 for date &2 not maintained in article hierarchy &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW054 - Material &1 for date &2 not maintained in article hierarchy &3 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW054 indicates that a specific material (denoted by &1) does not have the necessary data maintained for a given date (denoted by &2) in the specified article hierarchy (denoted by &3). This error typically arises in the context of retail or merchandising processes where materials are organized into hierarchies for better management and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The material in question has not been assigned to the article hierarchy for the specified date. This could be due to:
  
  The material not being created or activated in the hierarchy.
  The material being removed or not yet added to the hierarchy for the specified date.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data setup.
  
  
  
  Date Issues: The date specified may fall outside the valid range for the material in the hierarchy, meaning the material is not valid for that date.
  
  
  Hierarchy Configuration: The article hierarchy itself may not be properly configured to include the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specified material and verify if it is assigned to the correct article hierarchy.
  Ensure that the material is active and has the necessary data maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Article Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the article hierarchy configuration in SAP and check if the material is included in the hierarchy for the specified date.
  If it is not included, you may need to add the material to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the date you are using is within the valid range for the material in the hierarchy. If the material is only valid for certain periods, adjust the date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to article hierarchies and material management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or WRF1 (Maintain Article Hierarchy) to manage and check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in maintaining material and hierarchy data are adequately trained and have access to the necessary documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PPW054 error and ensure that the material is properly maintained in the article hierarchy for the specified date.