How To Fix WRF_APC279 - Purchasing list item &1 &4 cannot be transferred to purchasing list &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Purchasing list item &1 &4 cannot be transferred to purchasing list &2

What causes this issue?

Presentation date &V3& is outside the validity period of the season
assigned to purchasing list &V2&. Therefore purchasing list item &V1&
&V4& cannot be transferred to this purchasing list.

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?

Transfer the item to another purchasing list:
Select a target purchasing list where presentation date &V3& is within
the validity period of the season.
Do not enter a value for the purchasing list ID and let the system
select one that has a correct season assignment.
Alternatively, you can leave the presentation date empty and let the
system define a default presentation date valid during the season of
purchasing list &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC279 - Purchasing list item &1 &4 cannot be transferred to purchasing list &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC279 Purchasing list item &1 &4 cannot be transferred to purchasing list &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to transfer or assign a purchasing list item (identified by &1 and &4) to another purchasing list (&2), but the system detects that the transfer is not allowed. The reasons can include:
  
  Incompatible purchasing list types: The source and target purchasing lists may be of different types or categories that do not allow item transfer.
  Status restrictions: The item or the purchasing list might be in a status that prevents transfer (e.g., already processed, locked, or closed).
  Organizational data mismatch: The purchasing list items may belong to different organizational units (e.g., purchasing groups, plants) that are incompatible.
  Data inconsistency or missing master data: The item or purchasing list data might be incomplete or inconsistent, preventing transfer.
  System or configuration restrictions: Customizing settings or user authorizations may restrict transferring items between certain purchasing lists.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Purchasing List Types:
  
  Verify that the source and target purchasing lists are of compatible types.
  Review the customizing settings for purchasing lists (transaction SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Purchasing Lists).
  
  
  
  Verify Status and Locks:
  
  Check if the purchasing list or item is locked or in a status that disallows transfer.
  Unlock or change the status if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Data:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing list items belong to the same or compatible organizational units.
  Adjust the organizational assignment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data Consistency:
  
  Validate that all required master data (material master, vendor master, purchasing info records) are correctly maintained.
  Correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization and Configuration:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transfer.
  Review any custom enhancements or user exits that might restrict transfers.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that address this error message.
  Consult SAP Help Portal or OSS for specific guidance.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME51N / ME52N / ME53N — Purchase Requisition processing
  ME01 — Maintain Purchasing Info Record
  SPRO — Customizing for Purchasing Lists
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Materials Management (MM)
  Purchasing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to message class WRF_APC and message number 279.
  
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  WRF_APC — Related to Purchasing List processing
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.