How To Fix WRF_WSUBST022 - Read material &1, delivering plant &2; data inconsistency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_WSUBST - Article Substitution: Messages Central Determination Logic

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Read material &1, delivering plant &2; data inconsistency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WSUBST022 - Read material &1, delivering plant &2; data inconsistency ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WSUBST022 indicates a data inconsistency issue related to a specific material and delivering plant in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or during the processing of sales and distribution (SD) documents.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system encounters inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data for the specified material and delivering plant. Common causes include:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data or plant-specific data may be incomplete or missing.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the data in different tables, such as the material master (MARA, MARC) and the relevant planning tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the system may not align with the data being processed.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies that were not resolved during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_WSUBST022 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 and check the material master for the specified material and plant. Ensure that all necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, MRP) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Data:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly set up in the system and that it is active. You can check this in transaction SPRO under the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the relevant database tables for inconsistencies. You may need to compare data across tables like MARA, MARC, and others.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/TSM to run consistency checks in the APO system. This can help identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure they are correctly aligned with the business processes and data being used.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on resolving data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  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: MM03 (Display Material), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), /SAPAPO/TSM (APO Transaction).
  SAP Notes: Always check for specific SAP Notes related to the error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and APO for best practices in maintaining master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the WRF_WSUBST022 error message.