How To Fix WRF_APC817 - Select a purchasing list item for distribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Select a purchasing list item for distribution

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC817: Select a purchasing list item for distribution:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_APC817: Select a purchasing list item for distribution
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system expects you to select a specific item from a purchasing list for distribution, but no item has been selected. Typically, this happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Automatic Purchase Order (PO) creation or distribution processes.
  When working with purchase requisitions or purchase orders that are linked to a purchasing list.
  During the distribution of quantities or values across multiple items in a purchasing list, the system requires you to explicitly select which item(s) to distribute to.
  
  In other words, the system cannot proceed because it does not know which purchasing list item you want to distribute the quantities or values to.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While processing purchase requisitions or purchase orders that involve multiple items.
  During automatic distribution or manual distribution of quantities or values in the purchasing list.
  In the APC (Automatic Purchase Control) or related purchasing processes where distribution of quantities is required.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to:
  
  
  Select a purchasing list item explicitly before proceeding with the distribution.
  
  In the SAP GUI screen where the purchasing list is displayed, mark or highlight the item(s) you want to distribute quantities or values to.
  
  
  
  Check the distribution screen or tab:
  
  Ensure that the item(s) are selected for distribution.
  If the system provides checkboxes or selection options, make sure at least one item is selected.
  
  
  
  Review the purchasing list:
  
  Verify that the purchasing list is correctly maintained and contains valid items.
  If the list is empty or incomplete, update or correct the purchasing list.
  
  
  
  If using automatic processes:
  
  Check the configuration for automatic distribution to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Verify that the system is able to identify the correct purchasing list items for distribution.
  
  
  
  Consult the transaction or program documentation:
  
  Sometimes, the error might be due to missing or incorrect user input in custom or standard SAP transactions related to purchasing.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Transaction codes where this might appear: ME21N, ME22N, ME51N, or custom transactions related to purchasing.
  Module: Materials Management (MM), specifically Purchasing.
  Related SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WRF_APC817 or purchasing list distribution issues.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, debugging the program or checking the user exit/enhancement implementations related to purchasing list distribution might be necessary.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No purchasing list item selected for distribution when required by the system.
  
  
  Solution
  Select at least one purchasing list item for distribution before proceeding.
  
  
  Module
  Materials Management (MM) - Purchasing
  
  
  Context
  Occurs during purchase requisition/order processing involving purchasing lists.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.