How To Fix WRF_WSUBST036 - Quantity control; data inconsistency material &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Quantity control; data inconsistency material &1 in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WSUBST036 - Quantity control; data inconsistency material &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WSUBST036 indicates a data inconsistency related to quantity control for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when dealing with material master data, especially in the areas of inventory management and production planning.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as discrepancies between the material's stock levels and the data in the planning tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or plant may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in quantity control.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Required master data (like BOM, routing, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Integration Issues: Problems with integration between different SAP modules (like MM, PP, and APO) can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transaction Errors: Errors during transactions that update stock levels or planning data can also lead to this message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify the data for the material in the specified plant.
  Ensure that all relevant views (like Basic Data, Sales, MRP, etc.) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Levels:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock levels for the material in the specified plant.
  Ensure that the stock levels are consistent with what is expected in the planning tables.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the material and plant in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that quantity control settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/RES01 to run consistency checks in the APO system.
  This can help identify any discrepancies in the planning data.
  
  
  
  Analyze Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Transactions:
  
  If the error occurred after a specific transaction, consider reprocessing that transaction or correcting any errors that occurred during it.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  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), MMBE (Stock Overview), SPRO (Customizing), SLG1 (Application Log), /SAPAPO/RES01 (APO Consistency Check).
  SAP Modules: This error is often related to modules such as Material Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), and Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and quantity control settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the WRF_WSUBST036 error message.