How To Fix WRF_WLAY169 - More than one material assignment found

WRF_WLAY169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 169

• Message text: More than one material assignment found

What causes this issue?

More than one material assignment was found. This indicates an incorrect
dataset in table MALG.

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?

Inform your system administrator and check the data in
MALG.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WLAY169 - More than one material assignment found ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WLAY169 ("More than one material assignment found") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or in the SAP Retail module when there is an attempt to assign a material to a specific location or planning area, but multiple assignments exist for that material. This can lead to ambiguity in the system regarding which assignment should be used.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The most common cause is that the same material has been assigned to multiple locations or planning areas, leading to confusion in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues in the master data setup, such as incorrect or incomplete material master records, can also lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the system settings related to material assignment can cause this error to appear.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes