How To Fix WRF_AT159 - The recipient referenced in purchase order &3, item &4 no longer exists

WRF_AT159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT - Messages for Allocation Table RTFASH

• Message number: 159

• Message text: The recipient referenced in purchase order &3, item &4 no longer exists

What causes this issue?

The recipient referenced in purchase order &V3&, item &V4&, no longer
exists in allocation table &V1&, item &V2&.

System Response

The recipient in allocation table &V1&, item &V2& was probably deleted.
The reference to the allocation table item in purchase order &V3&, item
&V4& no longer exists.

How to fix this error?

Check allocation table &V1& (transaction code WA02).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT159 - The recipient referenced in purchase order &3, item &4 no longer exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_AT159
  Text: The recipient referenced in purchase order &3, item &4 no longer exists.
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a purchase order (PO) references a recipient (such as a contact person, vendor, or partner) that has been deleted or is no longer valid in the system. Specifically, the PO item is linked to a recipient record that cannot be found in the master data tables.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  The recipient master data (e.g., contact person or partner function) was deleted after the PO was created.  
  The recipient number or ID was changed or archived.  
  Data inconsistencies due to incomplete or incorrect master data maintenance.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Recipient:
  Check the purchase order number (&3) and item number (&4) mentioned in the error message to find the exact PO item causing the issue.
  
  
  Check Recipient Master Data:  
  
  Verify