How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF167 - Document &1 only contains deleted/put-back items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Document &1 only contains deleted/put-back items

What causes this issue?

You are transferring a grouped purchase order document to document
generation even though this document contains only deleted or put-back
items. The purchase order would therefore contain no active items.

System Response

The system does not convert the GPO into a purchase order.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF167 - Document &1 only contains deleted/put-back items ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF167 indicates that the document you are trying to process contains only deleted or put-back items. This typically occurs in the context of purchase orders or other procurement documents where items have been marked for deletion or have been reverted to a previous state.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Items: The document may have items that have been marked as deleted. This can happen if the items were removed from the order but the document itself is still being processed.
  Put-Back Items: Items that were previously deleted and then put back into the document may also lead to this error if they are not in a valid state for processing.
  Document Status: The overall status of the document may not allow for processing if all items are in a deleted or put-back state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Items: Review the items in the document to see if any are marked as deleted. You can do this by navigating to the document in the SAP system and checking the item status.
  Restore Items: If items were mistakenly marked as deleted, you may need to restore them to an active state. This can usually be done by editing the document and changing the status of the items.
  Create a New Document: If the document only contains deleted items and cannot be restored, consider creating a new document with the required items.
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unsure about the status of the items or how to proceed, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to view or modify the document.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the document and its items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your procurement processes in SAP.