How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERATE013 - System error when reading database table EKPO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT_GENERATE - Messages: Allocation Table Generation RTFASH/Ordering

• Message number: 013

• Message text: System error when reading database table EKPO

What causes this issue?

A serious error occurred while reading database table EKPO.
The system did not find any data records with the specified
criteria, but the results table is not empty.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_SYSTEMFEHLER

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE013 - System error when reading database table EKPO ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_AT_GENERATE013 System error when reading database table EKPO
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when the system encounters a problem while trying to read the database table EKPO (which stores Purchase Order item data). Possible causes include:
  
  Database inconsistencies or corruption in the EKPO table.
  Authorization issues preventing the system from reading EKPO.
  Locking or buffering problems on the EKPO table.
  Incorrect or missing data in related tables causing the read operation to fail.
  Custom code or user-exits that access EKPO incorrectly.
  System or transport inconsistencies after a recent upgrade or patch.
  Performance or timeout issues during the read operation.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check System Logs and Dumps:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any short dumps related to this error.
  Use SM21 to review system logs for database or authorization errors.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has proper authorizations to read EKPO (e.g., authorization object M_EINK_BEW or related).
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Table Consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks for EKPO using transaction SE14 (Database Utility).
  Rebuild or reindex the table if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on EKPO or related purchase order entries.
  Remove stale locks if found.
  
  
  
  Analyze Custom Code:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom program or enhancement, debug the code to see how EKPO is accessed.
  Ensure proper SELECT statements and error handling.
  
  
  
  Transport and Patch Verification:
  
  Verify if recent transports or patches affected EKPO or related components.
  Apply SAP Notes if available.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_AT_GENERATE013 and EKPO.
  Example note keywords: "WRF_AT_GENERATE013", "EKPO read error", "purchase order item read error".
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  EKPO Table: Stores Purchase Order item data, linked to header table EKKO.
  WRF_AT_GENERATE013: This message is often related to workflow or report generation errors involving purchase order data.
  Transactions to check:
  
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to verify if PO data is accessible.
  SE16/SE16N to view EKPO data directly.
  SM12 for lock entries.
  ST22 for dumps.
  SU53 for authorization checks.
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to purchase order processing and EKPO table errors.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might address similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a message with SAP Support including:
  
  Exact error message and context.
  System logs and dumps.
  Steps to reproduce.
  Recent changes or transports applied.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The WRF_AT_GENERATE013 error when reading EKPO usually points to database read issues, authorization problems, or data inconsistencies. Systematic checks of authorizations, table consistency, locks, and custom code debugging are key steps to resolve it.