How To Fix WRF_REF020 - &4 Material/plant combinations found are not suitable references

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &4 Material/plant combinations found are not suitable references

What causes this issue?

Although the system has found several material/plant combinations, the
system could not assign any of them as a reference.

System Response

Due to several possible reasons, no combination is a suitable reference.
One reason might be, for example, that the material has the wrong
material category. If this message occurred during automatic assignment
of references, then the system could not create a reference assignment
for material &V1& and plant &V2&.

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_REF020 - &4 Material/plant combinations found are not suitable references ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF020 indicates that the system could not find suitable reference material/plant combinations for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with material master data, pricing, or other related configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Data: The material or plant combination you are trying to use does not have a valid reference in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the material master or related tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or plant may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find a suitable reference.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect or incomplete entries in the material master or related tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material and plant combinations exist in the material master. Ensure that the relevant data is correctly maintained.
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to the material and plant. This may involve reviewing settings in the following areas:
  
  Material type configuration
  Plant-specific settings
  Pricing procedures (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the data. You can use transaction codes like MM02 to make necessary corrections or updates.
  
  
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and plant data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Use Alternative References: If the specific combination is not available, consider using alternative materials or plants that may serve as suitable references.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights on the error message and potential resolutions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MMBE (Stock Overview).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for WRF_REF020 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WRF_REF020 error and implement a suitable solution.