How To Fix WRF_APC688 - You cannot display purchasing list item &1 &3 from the current view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 688

• Message text: You cannot display purchasing list item &1 &3 from the current view

What causes this issue?

You cannot display purchasing list item &V1& &V3& from the current view
due to one of the following reasons:
No material is assigned to the purchasing list item yet.
Material &V2& that belongs to the purchasing list item is not a generic
material, consequently the prepack or variant data cannot be displayed.

Material &V2& that belongs to the purchasing list item is not a
structured material, consequently the component data cannot be
displayed.

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?

Choose a different purchasing list item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC688 - You cannot display purchasing list item &1 &3 from the current view ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC688
  
  Text: You cannot display purchasing list item &1 &3 from the current view.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to display or access a purchasing list item in a view that does not support the display of that particular item. In SAP, purchasing lists (such as source lists or quota arrangements) have different views or contexts (e.g., plant-specific, purchasing organization-specific). If you attempt to display an item from a view where it is not valid or not maintained, the system prevents it and throws this error.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Attempting to display a purchasing list item in a view that does not contain that item.  
  The item exists only in a different organizational level or view (e.g., plant vs. purchasing organization).  
  The current user or transaction context is restricted to a view that excludes the item.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:  
  
  
  Check the View Context:
  
  Verify which view you are currently in (e.g., plant view, purchasing organization view) and confirm if the purchasing list item exists in that view.
  
  
  Switch to the Correct View:
  
  If the item exists in a different view, switch to that view in the transaction or selection screen before trying to display the item.
  
  
  Verify Organizational Data:
  
  Ensure that the organizational data (plant, purchasing organization, vendor, material) you are using corresponds to the view where the purchasing list item is maintained.
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction or Selection Parameters:
  
  When displaying purchasing list items (e.g., in ME01, ME03), make sure you enter the correct parameters that correspond to the view where the item is valid.
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, authorization restrictions may limit the views accessible to the user. Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the required view.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transactions Involved: ME01 (Maintain Source List), ME03 (Display Source List), ME04 (Maintain Quota Arrangement), ME05 (Display Quota Arrangement)  
  Organizational Levels: Purchasing Organization, Plant, Vendor, Material  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WRF_APC688 for specific patches or updates.  
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP Help documentation on Source Lists and Quota Arrangements for detailed understanding of views and organizational levels.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction and scenario, I can help you with more specific steps.