How To Fix WRF_REF099 - Reference Determination Type '&1' does not allow search for modules

WRF_REF099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Reference Determination Type '&1' does not allow search for modules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF099 - Reference Determination Type '&1' does not allow search for modules ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF099 indicates that there is an issue with the reference determination type specified in your configuration. Specifically, it means that the reference determination type you are trying to use does not permit searching for modules. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with product hierarchies, material master data, or other related areas in SAP.
  Cause
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The reference determination type you are using is not set up to allow module searches. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the settings for the reference determination type.
  Incompatible Settings: The settings for the reference determination type may not be compatible with the data or the process you are trying to execute.
  Missing Authorizations: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the search for modules.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the