How To Fix WRF_PRC_EM018 - Item &1 of purchase order &2 could not be determined internally

WRF_PRC_EM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_EM - EM Purchase Order Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Item &1 of purchase order &2 could not be determined internally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_EM018 - Item &1 of purchase order &2 could not be determined internally ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_EM018 indicates that there is an issue with determining the item in a purchase order. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data for the item in question may be incomplete or missing. This could include missing purchasing information or incorrect settings in the material master.
  
  
  Incorrect Purchase Order Configuration: The purchase order may have been configured incorrectly, such as incorrect item categories or missing information.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the purchase order and the material master or vendor master.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data for the purchase order item.
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the purchasing module or related settings