How To Fix WRF_APC215 - No header data found for purchasing list &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 215

• Message text: No header data found for purchasing list &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC215 - No header data found for purchasing list &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC215 No header data found for purchasing list &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process or display a purchasing list (such as a purchasing info record list, source list, or a similar procurement-related list), but it cannot find the corresponding header data for the specified purchasing list number (&1).
  Possible causes include:
  
  The purchasing list number provided does not exist in the system.
  The purchasing list header data has been deleted or is incomplete.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the database tables related to purchasing lists.
  The purchasing list number is incorrect or was entered wrongly.
  The purchasing list is not maintained or not yet created.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During procurement processes involving purchasing lists.
  When running reports or transactions that require purchasing list header data.
  In transactions related to source lists, info records, or vendor evaluation lists.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing List Number:
  
  Check if the purchasing list number (&1) entered is correct.
  Use transaction codes like ME01 (Maintain Source List) or ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) to verify the existence of the purchasing list.
  
  
  
  Check the Purchasing List Header Data:
  
  Use SE16/SE16N to check tables related to purchasing lists, such as:
  
  EINA (Purchasing Info Record: General Data)
  EINE (Purchasing Info Record: Purchasing Organization Data)
  EBAN (Purchase Requisition)
  EORD (Source List Header)
  
  
  Confirm that the header data for the purchasing list exists and is consistent.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Maintain the Purchasing List:
  
  If the purchasing list header is missing or corrupted, recreate or maintain it using the appropriate transaction.
  For source lists, use ME01 to create or maintain the source list.
  For info records, use ME11 or ME12.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view or maintain purchasing lists.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom program or report, check the logic that fetches purchasing list header data.
  Debug the program to see why the header data is not found.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC215.
  Sometimes, this error can be due to known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WRF_APC
  Message Number: 215
  The message text is usually: "No header data found for purchasing list &1"
  The placeholder &1 is replaced by the purchasing list number or identifier.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  No header data found for purchasing list &1
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect purchasing list header data
  
  
  Solution
  Verify list number, check tables, maintain or recreate list
  
  
  Transactions
  ME01, ME11, SE16N
  
  
  Tables
  EINA, EINE, EORD
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.