How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB005 - Budget type or related reference date not filled

WRF_PRC_OTB005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_OTB - Purchasing, Open-To-Buy, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Budget type or related reference date not filled

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WRF_PRC_OTB005 - Details

• The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB005 typically indicates an issue related to budget types or reference dates in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of retail or logistics. This error often arises when trying to process a transaction that requires a budget type or a reference date that has not been properly defined or filled in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Budget Type: The budget type required for the transaction is not specified or is missing in the relevant configuration or master data.
  Missing Reference Date: The reference date that is needed for the budget check is not provided or is incorrectly set.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to budgeting in the SAP system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant materials, plants, or other entities may not have the necessary budget information filled in.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Type:
  
  Ensure that the budget type is correctly defined in