How To Fix WRF_PRC_CTR097 - Only one activity is possible for a generic material

WRF_PRC_CTR097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_CTR - Purchasing Procurement Controlling Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Only one activity is possible for a generic material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_CTR097 - Only one activity is possible for a generic material ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_CTR097 indicates that there is an issue with the processing of a generic material in the context of a specific activity. This error typically arises in the SAP system when trying to perform an operation that is not allowed for generic materials, such as creating or changing a specific characteristic or attribute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material Definition: The material in question is defined as a generic material, which means it is a template or a placeholder for a group of similar materials. Generic materials can have multiple variants, but only one specific activity can be performed at a time.
  Activity Conflict: The system is trying to perform an operation that conflicts with the rules governing generic materials. For example, if you are trying to create or change a characteristic for a generic material while another operation is already in progress, this error may occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings