How To Fix WRF_APC693 - Select one supplier and purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Select one supplier and purchasing organization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC693 - Select one supplier and purchasing organization ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC693 – "Select one supplier and purchasing organization"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to proceed with a transaction or process in SAP (often related to procurement or vendor evaluation) without specifying exactly one supplier and one purchasing organization. The system requires a unique combination of supplier and purchasing organization to correctly process the request, but the input is either missing, ambiguous, or multiple entries are selected.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During vendor evaluation or selection processes.
  When running reports or transactions that require filtering by supplier and purchasing organization.
  In procurement-related transactions where the system needs to identify a single supplier and purchasing organization combination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select exactly one supplier:
  
  Ensure that you have selected or entered only one supplier/vendor number in the relevant field.
  
  
  Select exactly one purchasing organization:
  
  Make sure to specify only one purchasing organization. If multiple purchasing organizations are selected or none is selected, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Check input fields:  
  
  Verify that the supplier and purchasing organization fields are not left blank.
  Avoid multiple selections if the transaction requires a single entry.
  
  
  
  Use correct transaction parameters:
  
  Some transactions or reports allow multiple selections, but others require a single supplier and purchasing organization. Refer to the transaction documentation or help to confirm.
  
  
  Consult SAP documentation or support:
  
  If the error persists despite correct input, check for any custom validations or enhancements that might enforce this rule.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: This error is commonly seen in transactions related to vendor evaluation (e.g., ME61, ME63), purchasing info records, or custom reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  User training: Ensure users understand the requirement to select a single supplier and purchasing organization when prompted.
  Debugging: If you have access, debugging the program or checking the selection screen logic can help identify why the system is not accepting the input.
  
  
  Summary:
  WRF_APC693 means you must select exactly one supplier and one purchasing organization before proceeding. Double-check your input fields and ensure only one entry is selected for each to resolve the error.