How To Fix WRF_WLAY169 - More than one material assignment found

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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 like MM03 (Display Material) or /SAPAPO/MAT1 (in APO) to check the material assignments for the specific material in question.
  Identify and review the locations or planning areas where the material is assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which assignment is valid and remove or deactivate the unnecessary ones.
  This can often be done through the relevant transaction codes for maintaining master data.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Check for any related records that might be causing the duplication.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly for material assignments.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the material assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM02, /SAPAPO/MAT1, and others that are used for material management and assignment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to material assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.