How To Fix WRF_WSUBST023 - Read material &1 delivering plant &2; database error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Read material &1 delivering plant &2; database error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WSUBST023 - Read material &1 delivering plant &2; database error ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WSUBST023 typically indicates a problem related to reading material data for a specific delivering plant in the SAP system. This error is often associated with issues in the database, such as missing data, inconsistencies, or database connectivity problems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material specified in the error message may not exist in the database for the specified delivering plant.
  Database Issues: There could be a problem with the database itself, such as corruption, connectivity issues, or performance problems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material data for the specified plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the system that prevent the proper retrieval of material data.
  Transport Issues: If the material data was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material exists in the system for the specified delivering plant. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a database consistency check to ensure that there are no issues with the database. This may involve running specific SAP transactions or database tools.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Display Authorization Check).
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to material management and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Database Administrator: If the problem persists, it may be necessary to involve a database administrator to investigate any underlying database issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM02, and SU53 for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  Performance Monitoring: If database performance is suspected, consider using transaction ST04 (Database Performance Analysis) to monitor database performance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the WRF_WSUBST023 error message in your SAP system.