How To Fix WRF_WLAY136 - An error occurred during material exclusion (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_WLAY - Messages in Layout Environment in Fashion Solution

• Message number: 136

• Message text: An error occurred during material exclusion (see long text)

What causes this issue?

A variant is to be used to exclude a material, even though the material
is not assigned to the version.
The error occurred in layout module
&v3& version &v4& variant &v2& for material
&v1&.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

First assign the material to the layout module version and then exclude
it.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WLAY136 - An error occurred during material exclusion (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WLAY136 indicates that there was an issue during the material exclusion process in the SAP system, specifically related to the handling of materials in the context of sales and distribution or logistics. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or during the planning processes in SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to issues during exclusion processing.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the planning area or in the exclusion settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the materials being processed, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the exclusion operation.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system performance problems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_WLAY136 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Ensure that all necessary views are maintained.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to material exclusion in the planning area. Ensure that the exclusion criteria are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like COKA or COKA for consistency checks in APO.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the exclusion operation. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Check Logs and Traces: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and system traces to identify any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), MDM1 (Maintain Material Master), and COKA (Consistency Check).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material exclusion and planning processes to understand the expected behavior and configuration requirements.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WRF_WLAY136 error and implement an appropriate solution.