How To Fix WRF_APC108 - Enter supplier and purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Enter supplier and purchasing organization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC108 - Enter supplier and purchasing organization ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC108 – Enter supplier and purchasing organization
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a transaction or process in SAP requires the input of both the supplier (vendor) and the purchasing organization, but one or both of these fields have not been entered or are missing. The system cannot proceed without these mandatory fields because they are essential for identifying the vendor and the organizational unit responsible for procurement.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During creation or processing of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, or related procurement documents.
  In scenarios involving vendor evaluation, source determination, or automatic purchase order creation.
  When using certain SAP modules or custom programs that require supplier and purchasing organization data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Supplier and Purchasing Organization:
  
  Ensure that both the supplier (vendor number) and the purchasing organization fields are filled in correctly.
  These fields are usually mandatory in procurement-related transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the supplier exists in the system and is valid for the purchasing organization.
  Check vendor master data (transaction codes like XK03, MK03) to confirm the vendor is assigned to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Confirm that the purchasing organization is correctly set up and assigned to the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the purchasing organization in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Review User Input or Program Logic:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom program or report, check the code to ensure it prompts for or correctly passes supplier and purchasing organization data.
  Validate input screens or selection criteria to make sure these fields are not left blank.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Purchasing Organization: An organizational unit within SAP MM responsible for procurement activities. It negotiates terms and conditions with vendors.
  Supplier (Vendor): The business partner from whom goods or services are procured.
  Both are key elements in SAP’s procurement process and must be correctly maintained and entered.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRF_APC108 – Enter supplier and purchasing organization
  
  
  Cause
  Missing supplier or purchasing organization input
  
  
  Solution
  Enter both supplier and purchasing organization; verify master data and configuration
  
  
  Related Transactions
  ME21N (Create PO), ME51N (Create PR), XK03 (Display Vendor)
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues after entering the required data, check for authorization problems or consult your SAP MM functional consultant for further troubleshooting.