How To Fix WRF_APC102 - Update of purchasing data failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Update of purchasing data failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC102 - Update of purchasing data failed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC102: Update of purchasing data failed:
  
  Error Message:
  WRF_APC102 - Update of purchasing data failed
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the update or posting of purchasing-related data in SAP, often in the context of integration between SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) and SAP ERP MM (Materials Management) modules. The message indicates that the system attempted to update purchasing data (such as purchase requisitions, purchase orders, or related master data) but the update did not succeed.
  Common causes include:
  
  Data inconsistencies or missing mandatory fields in the purchasing document or master data.
  Locking issues where the purchasing document is locked by another user or process.
  Authorization problems where the user or background job does not have sufficient rights to update purchasing data.
  Interface or CIF (Core Interface) errors between SAP APO and SAP ERP, causing data transfer or update failures.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that fail during the update process.
  Database or system errors such as short dumps or update conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Detailed Error Log:
  
  Look into the application log (transaction SLG1) or the update log to find more detailed information about the failure.
  Check for any short dumps (transaction ST22) related to the error.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields in the purchasing document are correctly filled.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the material master, vendor master, or purchasing info records.
  
  
  
  Check Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the purchasing document or related tables are locked.
  If locks exist and are stale, consider releasing them carefully.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to update purchasing data.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review CIF / Integration Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during CIF data transfer, check the CIF queues (transaction CIFMON or SMQ1/SMQ2).
  Reprocess or reset the queues if necessary.
  Check the CIF model and integration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to purchasing data update, debug or review them for errors.
  
  
  
  System and Database Health:
  
  Check for any system or database issues that might cause update failures.
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) and database logs.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Update:
  
  After fixing the root cause, reprocess the failed update or recreate the purchasing document if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions to use:
  
  SLG1 - Application log to check detailed error messages.
  ST22 - ABAP runtime errors (short dumps).
  SM12 - Lock entries.
  SU53 - Authorization check.
  CIFMON, SMQ1, SMQ2 - CIF monitoring and queue management.
  ME21N / ME22N - Purchase order creation/change.
  ME51N / ME52N - Purchase requisition creation/change.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_APC102 or purchasing data update failures.
  Notes related to CIF integration issues or authorization problems may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Integration Context:
  
  This error is often seen in environments where SAP APO is integrated with SAP ERP MM.
  Proper synchronization and CIF configuration are critical.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when exactly the error occurs, transaction used, system landscape), I can help narrow down the cause and solution further.