How To Fix WRF_REF129 - Itm &1 has been deleted (material &2/plant &3) as plant has category >&4<

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Itm &1 has been deleted (material &2/plant &3) as plant has category >&4<

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF129 - Itm &1 has been deleted (material &2/plant &3) as plant has category >&4< ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF129 indicates that a specific item (Itm &1) has been deleted for a material (material &2) in a particular plant (plant &3) because the plant has a category that is not compatible with the item. The category is indicated by the value >&4.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The plant has been assigned a category that does not allow for the specific item or material to exist in that plant.
  The item may have been marked for deletion or is not valid for the specified plant due to configuration settings.
  There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the material or plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Category: Verify the category assigned to the plant in question. You can do this by navigating to the plant settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the category allows for the item you are trying to use.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the material is correctly set up for the plant and that it is not marked for deletion.
  
  
  Check Item Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the item. Ensure that it is compatible with the plant category. If necessary, adjust the settings to allow the item in the specified plant.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on plant categories and their implications on material/item availability.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or OX10 (Maintain Plant) to check and modify the relevant data.
  Customizing Settings: If your organization has custom settings, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to understand any custom logic that may be affecting the plant and item relationship.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant data in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WRF_REF129 error and implement a solution to resolve it.