How To Fix WRF_APC280 - Selected purchasing list item can no longer be changed

WRF_APC280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Selected purchasing list item can no longer be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC280 - Selected purchasing list item can no longer be changed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC280 – Selected purchasing list item can no longer be changed
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to change a purchasing list item that is no longer allowed to be modified. Typically, this happens because the purchasing list item is already referenced or used in subsequent documents or processes, such as:
  
  The item has been included in a purchase order or contract.
  The item is locked due to workflow or approval status.
  The item has been processed or released, making changes invalid.
  The item is part of a purchasing list that has been finalized or closed.
  
  In other words, the system prevents changes to maintain data consistency and integrity once the purchasing list item has moved beyond a certain stage.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify if the purchasing list item is already referenced in purchase orders, contracts, or other documents.
  If yes, changes must be made in those documents or by