How To Fix WRF_APC250 - Purchasing list &1 already exists; choose a different number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Purchasing list &1 already exists; choose a different number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC250 - Purchasing list &1 already exists; choose a different number ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC250 Purchasing list &1 already exists; choose a different number
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or assign a purchasing list (also known as a purchasing document or purchasing info record list) with a number that already exists in the system. SAP requires unique numbers for purchasing lists to avoid conflicts and ensure data integrity.
  
  The number you are trying to use for the purchasing list is already assigned to another existing purchasing list.
  This can happen if you manually enter a number instead of letting the system assign one automatically.
  It may also occur if there is a number range overlap or if the number range object for purchasing lists is not properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use a Different Number:
  
  When creating a new purchasing list, enter a unique number that is not already in use.
  Alternatively, leave the number field blank (if possible) so that SAP automatically assigns the next available number from the number range.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Verify the number range intervals for purchasing lists in transaction SNRO or SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Ensure that the number range for purchasing lists is correctly maintained and does not overlap with existing numbers.
  If necessary, extend the number range interval to allow more numbers.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Purchasing Lists:
  
  Use transaction ME01 (Maintain Source List) or the relevant transaction for purchasing lists to search for the existing number.
  Confirm if the number is already assigned and whether it can be reused or deleted if obsolete.
  
  
  
  Avoid Manual Number Entry (if possible):
  
  Let SAP handle the numbering automatically to prevent conflicts.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing List: A purchasing list in SAP is used to group purchasing info records or source lists for easier management.
  Number Range Objects: SAP uses number range objects to manage unique identifiers for various documents and master data.
  Transactions:
  
  ME01 - Maintain Source List
  ME02 - Change Source List
  ME03 - Display Source List
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to purchasing list numbering issues if the problem persists.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.