How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB016 - No import data filled with OTB reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No import data filled with OTB reference

What causes this issue?

Selection criterion missing for budget bucket

System Response

This selection takes place in two steps:
Based on the selection criteria, the program reads the relevant budget
bucket data.
Using the result from step one and the selection criteria for the
purchasing document, the program selects the relevant purchasing
documents.

How to fix this error?

Enter at least one selection criterion for the budget bucket.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB016 - No import data filled with OTB reference ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB016 indicates that there is no import data filled with the Open-to-Buy (OTB) reference. This error typically arises in the context of retail planning and inventory management, particularly when dealing with Open-to-Buy calculations and planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find any import data associated with the specified OTB reference. This could be due to:
  
  No data being uploaded or imported for the OTB reference.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of the OTB process.
  The OTB reference being incorrectly specified or not existing in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer process, such as:
  
  Errors during data extraction or loading.
  Data not being properly mapped to the OTB reference.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the OTB process may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to retrieve or process the necessary data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check OTB Reference: Verify that the OTB reference you are using is correct and exists in the system. Ensure that it is properly defined and active.
  
  
  Import Data Verification: Ensure that the necessary import data has been uploaded into the system. This may involve:
  
  Checking the data source to confirm that the data is available.
  Reviewing the import logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the data import process.
  
  
  
  Data Mapping: Ensure that the data is correctly mapped to the OTB reference. This may involve reviewing the configuration settings and ensuring that the data fields align with the expected input for the OTB process.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the OTB process in SAP. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly and that the process is configured to handle the data as expected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the OTB process and troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance. They may have additional tools or insights to help resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Open-to-Buy (OTB): OTB is a retail inventory management tool that helps retailers plan their inventory purchases based on sales forecasts and current inventory levels.
  SAP Modules: This error is typically encountered in modules related to retail planning, such as SAP Retail (IS-Retail) or SAP S/4HANA for Retail.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in monitoring or managing OTB data, such as those for data import/export or reporting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.