How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF158 - Invalid combination of material/procurement ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Invalid combination of material/procurement ID

What causes this issue?

Materials produced in-house are not allowed in seasonal purchase order
processing.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the procurement indicator in the material master.

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_POHF158 - Invalid combination of material/procurement ID ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF158 indicates that there is an invalid combination of material and procurement type in the context of creating or processing a purchase order. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid procurement type for the specified material in the context of the purchase order.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect procurement type settings.
  Missing Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be compatible with the procurement type being used.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may not be defined for the specific plant in the material master.
  Procurement Type Settings: The procurement type (e.g., in-house production, external procurement) may not be correctly defined for the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify the procurement type and other relevant settings.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the correct plant and has the necessary views (e.g., purchasing view).
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check if there is a valid purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination using transaction code ME11 or ME12.
  If it is missing, create a new purchasing info record.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for the procurement type you are trying to use. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material is defined for the specific plant where you are trying to create the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for procurement types in the relevant configuration areas (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Error Logs and Messages:
  
  Review any additional error messages or logs that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and purchasing processes for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.