How To Fix WRF_APC086 - Fields for PRICAT material &1 are blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Fields for PRICAT material &1 are blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC086 - Fields for PRICAT material &1 are blank ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC086: Fields for PRICAT material &1 are blank
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a PRICAT (Price Catalog) message in SAP, typically in the context of vendor catalog data or material master data updates via EDI or IDoc. The message indicates that certain mandatory fields for the material (identified by &1, which is the material number) are missing or blank in the incoming PRICAT data.
  Common causes include:
  
  The PRICAT IDoc or EDI message does not contain required fields for the material.
  Incorrect or incomplete mapping of fields in the inbound processing.
  Missing mandatory data in the source system or vendor catalog.
  Data transmission errors leading to empty fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the missing fields:
  
  Check the detailed error log or message details to find which fields are blank.
  Review the inbound PRICAT IDoc segments (e.g., E1PRICAT, E1MARAM) to verify the data content.
  
  
  
  Verify the source data:
  
  Confirm with the vendor or source system that the catalog data includes all mandatory fields.
  Ensure that the vendor's PRICAT message complies with the agreed data format and contains all required fields.
  
  
  
  Check the mapping and configuration:
  
  Review the IDoc mapping or EDI conversion rules to ensure fields are correctly mapped.
  Check the partner profile and message type configuration in SAP (transaction WE20).
  Verify the inbound processing function module or BAdI implementation for PRICAT.
  
  
  
  Correct the data and reprocess:
  
  If the source data is incomplete, request a corrected PRICAT message.
  If the mapping is incorrect, adjust the mapping or conversion routines.
  Reprocess the corrected IDoc or message.
  
  
  
  Additional checks:
  
  Ensure that the material master exists or is created properly if the process involves material creation.
  Check for any custom validations or user exits that might reject blank fields.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WRF_APC (related to Application Component APC - Advanced Planning and Optimization or Vendor Catalog)
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05: To display and analyze IDocs.
  WE20: Partner profiles.
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs.
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to PRICAT processing and inbound IDoc errors.
  Vendor catalog integration guides.
  
  
  Typical Mandatory Fields in PRICAT:
  
  Material Number (MATNR)
  Description (MAKTX)
  Unit of Measure (MEINS)
  Price information
  Vendor Number (LIFNR)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, process step, or IDoc segment), I can help you pinpoint the exact missing fields or configuration.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error "WRF_APC086 Fields for PRICAT material &1 are blank" means mandatory fields in the PRICAT message for the specified material are missing. Check the inbound data, mapping, and configuration to ensure all required fields are populated before processing.