How To Fix WRF_PRC_CTR120 - There is inconsistent data for SAP EM in purchase order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_CTR - Purchasing Procurement Controlling Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 120

• Message text: There is inconsistent data for SAP EM in purchase order &1

What causes this issue?

There is inconsistent data for <ZK>SAP EM</> in purchase order &V1&.

System Response

In addition to this message, which can be defined in Customizing, the
system normally issues another that describes the problem in more
detail. However, the message that you define in Customizing determines
the message category for the more detailed message. This makes it
possible to save a purchase order even though the data for <ZK>SAP EM</>
is inconsistent. Messages of the message category <LB>A</> or <LB>E</>
prevent the purchase order from being saved.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to prevent the purchase order from being saved for
<ZK>SAP EM</> due to the inconsistent data, you must change the message
category in Customizing to <LB>I</> or <LB>W</>. To do so, carry out the
following activity in Customizing for seasonal procurement:
<DS:SIMG.WRF_PRC_MESS>Define Characteristics of System Messages</>. The
application area to use is WRF_PRC_CTR.

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_PRC_CTR120 - There is inconsistent data for SAP EM in purchase order &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_CTR120 indicates that there is inconsistent data related to SAP Event Management (EM) in a purchase order. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies between the data in the purchase order and the data expected by the Event Management system.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The purchase order may have missing or incorrect data that is required for Event Management to function properly. This could include missing tracking information, incorrect status, or other relevant fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP EM that do not align with the data in the purchase order.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Custom Developments: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the data correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Purchase Order Data: Review the purchase order referenced in the error message (indicated by &1) for any missing or incorrect information. Ensure that all required fields for SAP EM are filled out correctly.
  Review Event Management Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP EM to ensure they are set up correctly and align with the data in the purchase order.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies between the purchase order and the Event Management data.
  Update or Correct Data: If inconsistencies are found, update or correct the data in the purchase order or the relevant EM settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the purchase order details and check for inconsistencies.
  Event Management Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant Event Management transactions to understand how they interact with purchase orders.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_PRC_CTR120 for any known issues or fixes that may apply to your situation.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the purchase order processing again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the error message.