How To Fix WRF_APC_INB117 - Creating purchasing list &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Creating purchasing list &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB117 - Creating purchasing list &1 &2 &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC_INB117:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_APC_INB117
  Text: Creating purchasing list &1 &2 &3
  
  1. Cause
  The message WRF_APC_INB117 typically occurs during the process of creating a purchasing list in SAP, especially in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Planning (SCP) integration with SAP ERP.
  
  The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 represent dynamic values such as document numbers, material numbers, or vendor codes.
  The error usually indicates a problem or inconsistency encountered while generating or updating the purchasing list.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., vendor master, material master).
  Inconsistent or incomplete data in the planning run or purchase requisition.
  Authorization issues preventing creation or update of purchasing documents.
  Technical issues such as locked tables or update failures.
  Integration problems between APO and ERP systems.
  
  
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the error WRF_APC_INB117, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Detailed Error Log:
  
  Look at the application log (transaction SLG1) or the detailed error message to get more context on the values in &1, &2, and &3.
  Identify which purchasing list or document is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master, vendor master, and purchasing info records are correctly maintained and active.
  Check for any missing or inconsistent data related to the materials or vendors involved.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Review Integration Settings:
  
  If this is related to APO-ERP integration, verify that the CIF (Core Interface) settings are correct.
  Check for any errors in CIF queues (transaction CIF monitor /SAPAPO/CIFMON).
  
  
  
  Check for Locked or Inconsistent Data:
  
  Look for locked purchase requisitions or purchase orders that might block the creation of new purchasing lists.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locked entries.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After correcting the issues, re-run the planning or purchasing list creation process.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number and context.
  SAP Notes may provide patches or corrections for known bugs.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transactions to check:
  
  ME51N / ME52N / ME53N – Purchase Requisition maintenance.
  ME21N / ME22N / ME23N – Purchase Order maintenance.
  SLG1 – Application log for detailed error messages.
  SM12 – Lock entries.
  /SAPAPO/CIFMON – CIF monitor for integration issues.
  
  
  
  Relevant Modules:
  
  MM (Materials Management)
  APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization)
  SCM (Supply Chain Management)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WRF_APC_INB117.
  Review SAP APO integration guides for purchasing list creation.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1, &2, and &3 or the context in which the error occurs, I can help you with a more precise diagnosis.