How To Fix WRF_REF029 - &4 References are not usable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: &4 References are not usable

What causes this issue?

The transfer of the reference assignment to the combination of material
&V1& and plant &V2& is not possible because none of these references is
suitable for plant &V2&.

System Response

The system has not carried out the transfer for this plant.

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_REF029 - &4 References are not usable ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF029, which states "References are not usable," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Retail module, particularly when dealing with master data such as articles, materials, or pricing references. This error indicates that there is an issue with the references that are supposed to be linked to a particular object, such as a material or a pricing condition.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inactive References: The references that are supposed to be linked to the article or material may not exist, or they may be inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the references from being recognized as valid.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing fields or incorrect data entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the references.
  System Errors: There may be temporary system errors or issues with the database that are causing the references to be deemed unusable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check References: Verify that the references (e.g., materials, pricing conditions) exist and are active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., MM03 for materials).
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings related to the references are correct. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the master data. This can often be done using transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to view the database tables.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the references. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record), and others that may be related to the master data you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_REF029 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Retail module and master data management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WRF_REF029 error and implement a solution to resolve it.