How To Fix WRF_APC281 - Choose PRICAT processing status: 01 (open) or 04 (forwarded)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Choose PRICAT processing status: 01 (open) or 04 (forwarded)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC281 - Choose PRICAT processing status: 01 (open) or 04 (forwarded) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC281 – Choose PRICAT processing status: 01 (open) or 04 (forwarded)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a PRICAT (Price Catalog) message in SAP when the system expects the PRICAT processing status to be either 01 (open) or 04 (forwarded), but the current status is different or invalid for the operation being performed.
  In other words, the system is trying to process a PRICAT message, but the status of the message in the system is not set to one of the allowed statuses (01 or 04). This can happen if:
  
  The PRICAT message has already been processed or is in an incorrect status.
  The status was changed manually or by another process.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the status management of the PRICAT message.
  
  
  Explanation of Status Codes:
  
  01 (Open): The PRICAT message is newly received and ready for processing.
  04 (Forwarded): The PRICAT message has been forwarded for further processing.
  
  The system expects the PRICAT message to be in one of these statuses to proceed with the current operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the PRICAT message status:
  
  Use transaction codes like WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc related to the PRICAT message.
  Verify the current status of the PRICAT message.
  
  
  
  Reset or correct the status:
  
  If the status is incorrect, you may need to reset it to 01 (open) or 04 (forwarded) depending on the business process.
  This can be done via custom programs or standard SAP transactions if available.
  Sometimes, reprocessing the IDoc or message can reset the status.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the PRICAT message:
  
  After correcting the status, reprocess the PRICAT message.
  Use transaction WE19 to test reprocessing or BD87 to reprocess IDocs.
  
  
  
  Check for custom enhancements or user exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom code or user exits might enforce status checks.
  Review any custom logic that might be causing the status mismatch.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to PRICAT processing and status errors.
  There might be patches or corrections available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PRICAT (Price Catalog): A standard EDI message type used to exchange price catalog data between business partners.
  IDoc Status Management: Proper status management is crucial for message processing in SAP.
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs.
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs.
  WE19: Test IDoc processing.
  
  
  SAP Modules: This error is typically encountered in SAP MM (Materials Management) or SD (Sales and Distribution) modules where PRICAT messages are processed.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC281 indicates that the PRICAT message is not in the expected processing status (01 or 04). To resolve it, verify and correct the status of the PRICAT message and then reprocess it. Ensure that the status transitions follow the expected workflow and check for any custom code that might interfere with status handling.