How To Fix WRF_APC262 - Purchasing list &1 with different header data has been selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Purchasing list &1 with different header data has been selected

What causes this issue?

The header data for purchasing list &V1& is different from the data you
entered on screen. Since the field purchasing list ID has priority, data
from purchasing list &V1& will be selected.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to select the purchasing list with the header data you
entered on screen, delete the entry in the purchasing list ID field, or
else choose the appropriate one by using the F4 help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC262 - Purchasing list &1 with different header data has been selected ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC262: Purchasing list &1 with different header data has been selected
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or select a purchasing list (or a set of purchasing documents) that contains items with inconsistent or conflicting header data. In SAP, certain transactions or reports require that all items in a purchasing list share the same header information (such as vendor, purchasing organization, document type, etc.). If the system detects that the selected purchasing list contains items with different header data, it raises this error to prevent inconsistent processing.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Selecting multiple purchase orders or requisitions that belong to different vendors or purchasing organizations.
  Attempting to create or process a document that expects uniform header data but receives mixed data.
  Using a purchasing list or selection variant that inadvertently combines documents with different header attributes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing List Contents:
  
  Review the purchasing list &1 (the list number or identifier given in the message) to identify which items have differing header data.
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to inspect individual documents.
  
  
  
  Ensure Uniform Header Data:
  
  Make sure all items in the purchasing list belong to the same vendor, purchasing organization, document type, or other relevant header fields required by the process.
  If the list contains mixed data, split the list into multiple lists, each with consistent header data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  When creating or selecting purchasing lists, use selection criteria that ensure uniformity in header data.
  Avoid combining documents from different vendors or purchasing organizations in one list if the process does not support it.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct the Purchasing List:
  
  If the purchasing list was created manually or via a report, recreate it with consistent header data.
  If the list is generated by a program or report, check the logic or parameters to ensure it filters correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  ME5A: Purchase Requisitions: List Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes related to purchasing list processing or header data consistency.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on purchasing document header and item data.
  
  
  
  Common Fields to Check:
  
  Vendor (LIFNR)
  Purchasing Organization (EKORG)
  Document Type (BSART)
  Purchasing Group (EKGRP)
  Company Code (BUKRS)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC262 indicates that the purchasing list you are trying to process contains items with different header data, which is not allowed in the current context. To fix it, ensure that all items in the list share the same header attributes by reviewing and adjusting the list or selection criteria accordingly.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.