How To Fix WRF_WLAY160 - Material & has an exclusion variant without version assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Material & has an exclusion variant without version assignment

What causes this issue?

An exclusion variant exists for a material but the material is not
assigned to the version.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign the material to the version, or remove the variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WLAY160 - Material & has an exclusion variant without version assignment ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WLAY160 indicates that a material has an exclusion variant that is not assigned to any version. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where variant management is crucial for planning and forecasting.
  Cause:
  
  Exclusion Variant Configuration: The material in question has been assigned an exclusion variant, but this variant does not have a corresponding version assigned to it. This can happen if the exclusion variant was created but not properly linked to a version.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  Missing Version Assignment: The exclusion variant might have been created without a version assignment, or the version assignment might have been deleted or not saved correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exclusion Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning or /SAPAPO/MC62 for exclusion variants).
  Verify that the exclusion variant is correctly assigned to a version. If it is not, you will need to assign it to the appropriate version.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Exclusion Variant:
  
  If the exclusion variant does not exist or is incorrectly configured, you may need to create a new exclusion variant or modify the existing one to ensure it has a valid version assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the material in question to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place and that there are no missing links between the material, exclusion variant, and version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing exclusion variants and version assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning and /SAPAPO/MC62 for managing exclusion variants.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is structured in SAP APO can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Version Management: Learn about version management in SAP to ensure that all variants are properly assigned and maintained.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_WLAY160 error and ensure that your materials are correctly configured within the SAP system.