How To Fix WART_MSG018 - Could not read Product Procurement Arrangement &1 of material &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WART_MSG - Messages of Merchandise service

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Could not read Product Procurement Arrangement &1 of material &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WART_MSG018 - Could not read Product Procurement Arrangement &1 of material &2. ?

  The SAP error message WART_MSG018 indicates that the system is unable to read the Product Procurement Arrangement (PPA) for a specific material. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The Product Procurement Arrangement for the specified material may not exist or may not be fully configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Product Procurement Arrangement data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the retrieval of the Product Procurement Arrangement.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the material or procurement arrangement.
  System Errors: Temporary system errors or issues with the database could also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Product Procurement Arrangement:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MEK1, MEK2) to check if the Product Procurement Arrangement exists for the specified material.
  Ensure that the arrangement is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Product Procurement Arrangement. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for Product Procurement Arrangements are correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the material master data and procurement data to ensure there are no discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like MM03 to view material details.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  If necessary, enable debugging or traces to gather more information about the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MEK1 (Create Product Procurement Arrangement), MEK2 (Change Product Procurement Arrangement), MEK3 (Display Product Procurement Arrangement).
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master is correctly set up and that all relevant views (e.g., purchasing, sales) are maintained.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Product Procurement Arrangements for additional insights and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.