How To Fix WRF_REF009 - &4 Neither planning nor forecasting using SAP F&&R for mat. &1/ plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: &4 Neither planning nor forecasting using SAP F&&R for mat. &1/ plant &2

What causes this issue?

The combination of material &V1& and plant &V2& is not relevant for SAP
Forecasting & Replenishment (F&R). Therefore, multiple
references cannot be assigned to this combination.
If you have activated the check of SAP F&R-relevance for
references, this combination cannot be assigned as a reference.

System Response

The system cannot process this combination.

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_REF009 - &4 Neither planning nor forecasting using SAP F&&R for mat. &1/ plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF009 indicates that there is an issue with the planning or forecasting for a specific material in a given plant when using SAP Forecasting and Replenishment (F&R). The message typically means that the system cannot find any planning or forecasting data for the specified material and plant combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material may not have been set up correctly in the system, or the necessary master data (like material type, plant data, etc.) may be missing.
  No Forecasting Data: There may be no historical sales data or forecast data available for the material in the specified plant.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be defined, or they may not be activated for the specific plant.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the F&R settings that prevent the system from processing the material for planning or forecasting.
  Inactive Planning Area: The planning area for the material may be inactive or not assigned correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly set up for the specified plant. Ensure that the material is active and has the necessary views maintained.
  Review Forecasting Data: Check if there is any historical sales data or forecast data available for the material. If not, you may need to create a forecast or input historical data.
  Define Planning Parameters: Ensure that the planning parameters for the material are defined and activated in the system. This includes checking the planning strategy and other relevant settings.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the F&R module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the material and plant in question.
  Activate Planning Area: If the planning area is inactive, activate it and ensure that the material is assigned to the correct planning area.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), or F&R specific transactions to check the settings and data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP F&R documentation for detailed information on setting up materials for planning and forecasting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP F&R for further assistance.