How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF161 - Material missing or incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Material missing or incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF161 - Material missing or incorrect ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF161 indicates that there is a problem with the material data in the context of a purchase order or a related process. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the required material or when the material data is incomplete or incorrect.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Found: The material number specified in the purchase order does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be compatible with the purchasing process.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the material (like purchasing info records, material master data, etc.) may be missing or incomplete.
  Inactive Material: The material may be marked as inactive or obsolete in the system.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the material from being processed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check if the material number entered in the purchase order is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. This includes checking the purchasing views and ensuring that the material is set up for the relevant plant.
  Review Purchasing Info Records: Make sure that there are valid purchasing info records for the material and vendor combination.
  Check Material Status: Verify that the material is active and not marked for deletion or inactive.
  Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the material is available in the specified plant and storage location.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to check if there are any settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME13 (Display Info Record), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to investigate the material and purchasing data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the process to see where the error is being triggered, which can provide more insight into the underlying issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.