How To Fix WRF_APC803 - Error occurred during update of purchasing list inbound data (totals)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Error occurred during update of purchasing list inbound data (totals)

What causes this issue?

The system could not insert or update the following data:
Hierarchy ID / Node: <ZH>&v1&</>
Season Year, Category / Rollout: <ZH>&v2&</>
Assortment / Assortment Type: <ZH>&v3&</>
Key Figure ID: <ZH>&v4&</>

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC803 - Error occurred during update of purchasing list inbound data (totals) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC803 – Error occurred during update of purchasing list inbound data (totals)
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs during the inbound processing of purchasing list data in SAP, specifically when updating the totals in the purchasing list. The root causes can include:
  
  Data inconsistencies or missing data in the inbound IDoc or data structure related to purchasing lists.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the Automatic Procurement Control (APC) or related purchasing list settings.
  Authorization issues preventing update of purchasing list totals.
  Database update conflicts or locks during the update process.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that interfere with the standard update logic.
  Mismatch in expected data format or structure during inbound processing.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WRF_APC803 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Inbound Data:
  
  Verify the inbound IDoc or data file for completeness and correctness.
  Ensure all mandatory fields for purchasing list totals are present and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the APC configuration related to purchasing lists.
  Verify that the purchasing list types and related settings are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Error Logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 (Application Log) to find detailed error messages related to the inbound processing.
  Check for any short dumps (ST22) or update errors (SM13) that might give more clues.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or background job processing the inbound data has the necessary authorizations to update purchasing lists.
  
  
  
  Database and Lock Checks:
  
  Verify that there are no database locks or update conflicts.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on purchasing list tables.
  
  
  
  Debug or Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to purchasing list inbound processing, review or debug them to ensure they do not cause the error.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Inbound Data:
  
  After corrections, reprocess the inbound data or IDoc.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SLG1 – Application Log (to check detailed logs)
  SM13 – Update Requests (to check update errors)
  SM12 – Lock Entries (to check for locks)
  WE02 / WE05 – IDoc Monitoring (to check inbound IDocs)
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors (to check dumps)
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  MM (Materials Management)
  APC (Automatic Procurement Control)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for any notes related to WRF_APC803 or purchasing list inbound errors.
  Sometimes SAP releases patches or corrections for known issues in APC inbound processing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  WRF_APC803 indicates a failure during the update of purchasing list totals in inbound processing. The issue is often due to data inconsistencies, configuration errors, authorization problems, or database conflicts. Careful analysis of logs, data, and configuration, along with checking authorizations and locks, usually helps resolve the problem. Debugging custom code and reprocessing the inbound data after corrections is often necessary.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the exact process, IDoc type, or system version), I can help with more specific guidance.