How To Fix WRF_APC_INB118 - Changing 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: 118

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB118 - Changing purchasing list &1 &2 &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC_INB118:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_APC_INB118
  Message Text: Changing purchasing list &1 &2 &3
  
  1. Cause
  This error message typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically when working with Inbound Delivery Processing or Purchasing Lists in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) modules.
  The message indicates that there is an attempt to change a purchasing list (or related document) that is currently locked, inconsistent, or in a status that does not allow changes. The placeholders &1, &2, &3 usually represent specific identifiers such as the purchasing list number, item number, or other relevant keys.
  Common causes include:
  
  The purchasing list is locked by another user or process.
  The purchasing list is in a status that prohibits changes (e.g., already confirmed, released, or closed).
  Data inconsistencies or conflicts in the inbound delivery or purchasing list data.
  System or interface issues where the inbound delivery or purchasing list is being updated simultaneously by multiple processes.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the purchasing list or related document is locked by another user or process. If a lock exists and is stale, coordinate with the user or release the lock carefully.
  
  
  Verify Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the purchasing list or inbound delivery in the relevant transaction (e.g., ME23N for purchase orders, or APO transactions for purchasing lists). Ensure the document is in a modifiable status.
  
  
  Review Change Authorization:
  
  Confirm that the user or process attempting the change has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 or related APO transactions to verify the integrity of the purchasing list and inbound delivery data.
  
  
  Review Background Jobs or Interfaces:
  
  If the purchasing list is updated via interfaces (e.g., CIF, IDocs), check for errors or conflicts in the interface processing.
  
  
  Reprocess or Reset:
  
  If the purchasing list is stuck in an inconsistent state, consider reprocessing the inbound delivery or resetting the status via appropriate transactions or programmatic means.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number or keywords. Sometimes, SAP provides patches or corrections for known issues.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SM12 – Display and delete lock entries.
  ME23N – Display Purchase Order.
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 – SNP Planning Book (for purchasing list review).
  /SAPAPO/SDP6 – SNP Monitor.
  /SAPAPO/IDOC – IDoc monitoring for interface issues.
  
  
  
  Modules:
  
  SAP APO SNP (Supply Network Planning)
  SAP APO GATP (Global Available-to-Promise)
  SAP MM (Materials Management) for purchasing documents
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WRF_APC_INB118 or purchasing list changes in APO.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Ensure that no background jobs or batch processes are simultaneously updating the purchasing list.
  Coordinate with other users or teams to avoid concurrent changes.
  If the problem persists, consider debugging the relevant function modules or BAPIs involved in purchasing list changes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1, &2, &3 or the context in which the error occurs (e.g., transaction, process step), I can help you with a more precise diagnosis or solution.