How To Fix WRF_APC205 - Purchasing list item &1 &2 does not exist in buffer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Purchasing list item &1 &2 does not exist in buffer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC205 - Purchasing list item &1 &2 does not exist in buffer ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC205 Purchasing list item &1 &2 does not exist in buffer
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access a specific purchasing list item (identified by parameters &1 and &2, typically the purchasing list number and item number) from the buffer, but it cannot find it. The "buffer" here refers to the internal memory cache where SAP stores data temporarily for faster access.
  Common causes include:
  
  The purchasing list item has been deleted or does not exist in the database.
  The buffer is outdated or not synchronized with the database.
  There is a timing or consistency issue where the buffer has not been refreshed after changes.
  The program or transaction is trying to access a purchasing list item that was never created or incorrectly referenced.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During processing of purchasing list transactions.
  When running reports or programs that rely on purchasing list data.
  In custom developments or standard SAP programs that use purchasing list buffers.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the existence of the purchasing list item:
  
  Use transaction ME03 (Display Purchasing List) or ME02 (Change Purchasing List) to verify if the purchasing list and item exist.
  If the item does not exist, correct the reference or recreate the item if necessary.
  
  
  
  Refresh the buffer:
  
  Sometimes the buffer is outdated. You can try to refresh or clear the buffer.
  Use transaction SM56 (Buffer Overview) or program RSUSR200 to refresh buffers.
  Alternatively, restart the application server to clear buffers (if appropriate and feasible).
  
  
  
  Check for inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks or database checks for purchasing list data.
  Use transaction SE14 to check and adjust database tables related to purchasing lists (e.g., EKKO, EKPO, or specific tables for purchasing lists).
  
  
  
  Debugging / Analysis:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, debug the code to check why the system is trying to access a non-existent purchasing list item.
  Verify the logic that fetches or references the purchasing list item.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to purchasing list buffers or this specific error message.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and steps to reproduce.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing List: A purchasing list in SAP is a list of materials or services that a purchasing organization plans to procure over a period.
  Buffering in SAP: Buffers are used to improve performance by caching frequently accessed data. However, buffers can become inconsistent if data changes are not properly synchronized.
  Transactions:
  
  ME01 - Maintain Purchasing List
  ME02 - Change Purchasing List
  ME03 - Display Purchasing List
  SM56 - Buffer Overview
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1 and &2 or the context in which the error occurs, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.