How To Fix WRF_APC818 - Old distribution for selected purchasing list item is deleted

WRF_APC818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Old distribution for selected purchasing list item is deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC818 - Old distribution for selected purchasing list item is deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC818 - Old distribution for selected purchasing list item is deleted
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or change a purchasing list item, but the system cannot find the old distribution data for that item because it has been deleted or is missing.
  In SAP, purchasing lists can have distribution data that specify how quantities or values are distributed across different accounts, cost centers, or other objects. If the old distribution data linked to a purchasing list item is deleted or inconsistent, the system throws this error when you attempt to update or reference that item.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When changing or copying purchasing list items.
  When updating or processing purchasing lists that have distribution data.
  After manual deletion or inconsistency in distribution records related to purchasing list items.
  During invoice verification or goods receipt processes linked to purchasing lists.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Data:
  
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