How To Fix WRF_REF045 - &1 Material/plant combination(s) with &2 Change pointer(s) processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: &1 Material/plant combination(s) with &2 Change pointer(s) processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF045 - &1 Material/plant combination(s) with &2 Change pointer(s) processed ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF045 indicates that there are issues related to the material/plant combination in the context of change pointers. This message typically arises in the SAP system when there are inconsistencies or problems with the data related to materials and their respective plants, particularly in the area of material master data or when processing change pointers for materials.
  Cause:
  
  Change Pointers: The error suggests that there are change pointers that have been processed for a specific material/plant combination. Change pointers are used in SAP to track changes in master data, and if there are issues with these pointers, it can lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data for the specified material/plant combination. This could be due to missing data, incorrect configurations, or issues during data migration.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material or plant may not be set up correctly, leading to problems when processing change pointers.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the data related to the material/plant combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Pointers: Review the change pointers for the specified material/plant combination. You can use transaction codes like BD87 to process change pointers or SCDO to check the change pointer configuration.
  Verify Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the affected material/plant combination. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the material and plant is correct. This includes checking the material type, plant settings, and any related configuration in the SAP system.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the material/plant data. If not, appropriate authorizations should be granted.
  Reprocess Change Pointers: If the change pointers were processed incorrectly, you may need to reprocess them. This can be done through the appropriate transaction codes or programs in SAP.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), BD87 (Reprocess Change Pointers), and SCDO (Change Document Objects).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on change pointers and material master data management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WRF_REF045 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.