How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF143 - Insufficient data for numbering: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Insufficient data for numbering: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF143 - Insufficient data for numbering: &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF143: Insufficient data for numbering: &1 typically occurs in the context of creating or processing purchase orders or other documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system does not have enough information to generate a number for the document being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The number range for the document type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range assigned to the document type may be exhausted, meaning there are no more numbers available for assignment.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like vendor or material master) may be missing or incomplete, which can prevent the system from generating a number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range or create the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Document Types).
  Ensure that the document type is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data (vendors, materials, etc.) is complete and correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create the document and access the number range. This can be done through transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number ranges and document types in the context of purchasing.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message WRF_PRC_POHF143 in your SAP system.