How To Fix WRF_REF019 - Material/plant combination in header record cannot be used as a reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Material/plant combination in header record cannot be used as a reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF019 - Material/plant combination in header record cannot be used as a reference ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF019 indicates that there is an issue with the material/plant combination in the header record of a document (such as a sales order, purchase order, or other related documents) that cannot be used as a reference. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and sales and distribution processes.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Material/Plant Combination: The material and plant combination specified in the document does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being used in transactions.
  Plant Configuration: The plant may not be configured correctly for the material, or the material may not be assigned to the plant.
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing master data for the material or plant, such as material master records or plant-specific data.
  Reference Document Issues: If the document is trying to reference another document, the referenced document may have issues or may not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material/Plant Combination: Verify that the material and plant combination exists in the system. You can do this by checking the material master record (transaction code MM03) and ensuring that the plant is assigned to the material.
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material to ensure it is not blocked or restricted. This can be done in the material master data.
  Validate Plant Configuration: Ensure that the plant is correctly configured for the material. This includes checking the plant-specific data in the material master.
  Check for Missing Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is in place. This includes checking for any missing records in the material master or plant data.
  Review Reference Document: If the error is related to a reference document, check that the referenced document is valid and does not have any issues.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the relevant data.
  Material Master Views: Review the relevant views in the material master, such as Basic Data, Sales Org Data, and Plant Data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on material management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WRF_REF019 error and implement the appropriate solution.