How To Fix WRF_REF006 - &4 Material &1 has material category >&2<

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_REF - Messages from References for Materials Without History

• Message number: 006

• Message text: &4 Material &1 has material category >&2<

What causes this issue?

The material &V1& has material category '&V2&'. It is not allowed to
assign multiple references to materials of that category.

System Response

The system does not process this material.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF006 - &4 Material &1 has material category >&2< ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF006 indicates that there is an issue with the material category assigned to a specific material. The message typically reads: "Material &1 has material category >&2," where &1 represents the material number and &2 represents the material category.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Material Category: The material category assigned to the material is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform. This could be due to configuration settings in the system or the material not being set up correctly.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The material category may not be configured properly in the system, leading to restrictions on how the material can be used in various processes (e.g., sales, purchasing, inventory management).
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material not being assigned to the correct views or not having the necessary data filled out.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the