How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB118 - Uncompleted entries found for OTB transfer posting to budget &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Uncompleted entries found for OTB transfer posting to budget &1

What causes this issue?

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?

Start the OTB reposting function for changes in the material
hierarchy (WOTB3) in order to process all uncompleted records.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB118 - Uncompleted entries found for OTB transfer posting to budget &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB118 indicates that there are uncompleted entries found for the Open-to-Buy (OTB) transfer posting to the budget. This typically occurs in the context of retail and inventory management when there are discrepancies or incomplete data related to budget postings.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data: There may be incomplete or missing entries in the OTB transfer posting process. This can happen if the system was unable to process certain transactions due to missing information or errors in the data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the OTB or budget management modules can lead to this error.
  Transaction Errors: Errors during the execution of related transactions, such as budget postings or inventory transfers, can result in uncompleted entries.
  System Locking: If another process is locking the relevant data, it may prevent the completion of the OTB transfer posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Incomplete Entries: Review the OTB transfer postings to identify any incomplete entries. You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables for incomplete records.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for OTB and budget management are correctly set up. This may involve checking the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) for Retail.
  Reprocess Transactions: If there are specific transactions that failed, try to reprocess them. This may involve manually completing the entries or correcting any errors that were encountered.
  Clear Locks: If the issue is related to system locks, check for any active sessions or processes that may be holding locks on the relevant data. You can use transaction SM12 to view and delete locks if necessary.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser), SM12 (Lock Entries), SLG1 (Application Log), and OMD1 (for OTB settings).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Open-to-Buy and budget management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WRF_PRC_OTB118 error message.