How To Fix WRF_APC245 - Purchasing list &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Purchasing list &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC245 - Purchasing list &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_APC245 Purchasing list &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access a purchasing list (also known as a purchasing info record list or a specific purchasing document) identified by the number &1, but it cannot find it in the database. The purchasing list number provided does not exist or has been deleted, or there is a mismatch in the data.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The purchasing list number entered is incorrect or mistyped.
  The purchasing list has been deleted or archived.
  The system is referencing an outdated or non-existent purchasing list in a custom program or report.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data in the purchasing info records or related tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Purchasing List Number:
  
  Check the purchasing list number &1 for correctness.
  Ensure that the number exists in the system by searching in transaction codes related to purchasing info records or purchasing lists, such as:
  
  ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record)
  ME1L (Info Records per Vendor)
  ME1M (Info Records per Material)
  ME1P (Info Records per Purchasing Organization)
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction SE16N or SE11 to check tables like:
  
  EINA (Purchasing Info Record: General Data)
  EINE (Purchasing Info Record: Purchasing Organization Data)
  EINE or other related tables to confirm the existence of the purchasing list.
  
  
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore the Purchasing List:
  
  If the purchasing list was deleted or missing, recreate it if possible.
  If the list is archived, restore it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Reports:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom program or report, debug the code to verify why the system is referencing a non-existent purchasing list.
  Ensure that the program logic correctly handles cases where the purchasing list might not exist.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the purchasing list number and context.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing Info Records: These records contain information about a material and a vendor, including prices, conditions, and delivery terms.
  Purchasing List: Sometimes refers to a list or grouping of purchasing info records or related purchasing documents.
  Transactions to check info records: ME1L, ME1M, ME1P, ME13.
  Tables: EINA, EINE, EINE, EINE, EINE (depending on the SAP version and configuration).
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.