How To Fix WRF_PPW700 - Mat. grp hierarchy node ignored; budget assignment at art. hier. level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Mat. grp hierarchy node ignored; budget assignment at art. hier. level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW700 - Mat. grp hierarchy node ignored; budget assignment at art. hier. level ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PPW700 Mat. grp hierarchy node ignored; budget assignment at art. hier. level
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during budget processing or budget availability checks in SAP PS (Project System) or CO (Controlling) when the system encounters a material group hierarchy node that is ignored because the budget assignment is made at the article (material) hierarchy level instead of the material group hierarchy level.
  In other words, the budgeting or availability control is set up at a more detailed level (article/material hierarchy), but the system is trying to process or check budget at a higher-level node (material group hierarchy). Since the budget assignment is not defined at the material group hierarchy node, the system ignores that node during budget checks.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Material Group Hierarchy: A classification structure grouping materials into hierarchies.
  Article (Material) Hierarchy: A more detailed classification, often at the individual material or article level.
  Budget Assignment: Budget can be assigned at different hierarchy levels. If assigned at a lower level (article), the system expects budget checks at that level.
  When the system tries to check budget at a higher-level node (material group), but no budget is assigned there, it ignores that node and issues this warning/error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Assignment Levels:
  
  Verify at which hierarchy level the budget is assigned.
  If budget is assigned at the article/material hierarchy level, ensure that budget checks are also performed at this level.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget Assignment:
  
  If necessary, assign budget at the material group hierarchy level to avoid ignoring nodes.
  Alternatively, adjust the budget availability check settings to align with the hierarchy level where the budget is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of budget availability control in transaction codes like OKKP (CO-OM: Maintain Controlling Area) or relevant PS budgeting settings.
  Ensure that the hierarchy levels used in budgeting and availability control are consistent.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the material master data and hierarchy assignments are consistent and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to budgeting and material group hierarchy issues for any patches or known fixes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CJ20N – Project Builder (for budget assignments)
  OKKP – Maintain Controlling Area (budget availability control settings)
  MM01/MM02 – Material Master (check material group assignments)
  PPM – Product Portfolio Management (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  SAP PS (Project System)
  SAP CO (Controlling)
  SAP MM (Materials Management)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes related to "budget assignment material group hierarchy" or "WRF_PPW700" for specific corrections or recommendations.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where error occurs, module, process), I can help tailor the solution further.