How To Fix WRF_APC384 - There is more than one item for material &1 in purchasing list &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 384

• Message text: There is more than one item for material &1 in purchasing list &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC384 - There is more than one item for material &1 in purchasing list &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC384:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_APC384
  Text:
  
  There is more than one item for material &1 in purchasing list &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system detects multiple entries for the same material in a purchasing list (such as a source list or a purchasing info record list) where only one entry is expected or allowed. Essentially, the system expects a unique entry per material in the purchasing list, but it finds duplicates.
  This situation can arise due to:
  
  Duplicate entries for the same material in the purchasing source list.
  Multiple valid source list entries for the same material with overlapping validity periods.
  Incorrect or inconsistent data maintenance in the purchasing source list or info records.
  Custom logic or user-exits that do not handle multiple entries properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the purchasing list contains only one valid entry per material for the relevant purchasing scenario.
  Steps to fix:
  
  
  Check the Purchasing Source List:
  
  Transaction: ME03 (Display Source List)
  Enter the material and purchasing organization.
  Verify if there are multiple entries for the same material.
  Check validity dates and ensure there is no overlap.
  Delete or adjust duplicate entries if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Transaction: ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record)
  Verify if multiple info records exist for the same material and vendor combination.
  Adjust or delete duplicates.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing or User Exits:
  
  If custom code is involved in purchasing list processing, verify that it correctly handles multiple entries.
  Adjust logic to either select the correct entry or prevent duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify duplicates.
  Clean up master data to prevent recurrence.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing Source List: A source list specifies approved sources of supply for a material and controls procurement.
  Validity Period: Source list entries have validity periods; overlapping periods for the same material and vendor can cause duplicates.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME03 – Display Source List
  ME01 – Create Source List
  ME02 – Change Source List
  ME13 – Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to WRF_APC384 for any patches or known issues.
  Customizing: Ensure that the system settings for source list usage and validation are correctly configured.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Duplicate entries for the same material in the purchasing list.
  Solution: Remove or correct duplicate entries in the source list or info records; ensure unique and valid entries.
  Check: Source list validity, info records, and custom logic.
  
  
  If you need help with specific transactions or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!