How To Fix WRF_APC_INB167 - Mapping external data to purchasing list &1 (PLID &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Mapping external data to purchasing list &1 (PLID &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB167 - Mapping external data to purchasing list &1 (PLID &2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC_INB167
  
  Text: Mapping external data to purchasing list &1 (PLID &2)
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  This message typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically during the integration or inbound processing of external data into SAP APO's Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) modules.
  
  The system is trying to map external data (such as purchase requisitions, purchase orders, or other procurement-related data) to an internal Purchasing List identified by the purchasing list ID (PLID).
  The error or warning indicates that there is an issue with this mapping process.
  Possible causes include:
  
  The purchasing list ID (&2) does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  The external data format or content does not match the expected structure or values.
  Missing or inconsistent master data related to the purchasing list or related objects.
  Authorization or configuration issues preventing the mapping.
  Data inconsistencies or duplicates in the inbound data.
  
  
  
  
  2. Solution / How to Resolve
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Purchasing List ID (PLID):
  
  Check if the purchasing list ID (&2) exists in the system and is active. Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/PLIST or relevant APO transactions to display purchasing lists.
  
  
  Check Master Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all master data related to the purchasing list and external data are consistent and correctly maintained.
  
  
  Validate External Data Format:
  
  Confirm that the external data being imported matches the expected format and contains all required fields.
  
  
  Review Integration and Mapping Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the inbound interface or integration scenario that maps external data to purchasing lists. This might involve checking CIF (Core Interface) settings or custom mapping logic.
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or process performing the mapping has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Analyze Logs and Trace:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/OM17 or other relevant monitoring tools to analyze inbound processing logs and identify detailed error messages.
  
  
  Reprocess or Correct Data:
  
  After fixing the root cause, reprocess the inbound data.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Module: SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) - Supply Network Planning (SNP) / PP/DS  
  Transactions:  
  
  /SAPAPO/PLIST - Display Purchasing List  
  /SAPAPO/OM17 - Monitor Inbound Processing  
  
  
  Interfaces:  
  
  CIF (Core Interface) between SAP ERP and SAP APO  
  External data import interfaces (IDocs, BAPIs, or custom interfaces)  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to APO inbound processing and purchasing list mapping.  
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on APO SNP and purchasing list management.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or scenario (e.g., inbound interface type, transaction, or process step), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps or SAP Notes references.