How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF195 - Vendor &1 with collective number &2 does not support collective numbering

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Vendor &1 with collective number &2 does not support collective numbering

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF195 - Vendor &1 with collective number &2 does not support collective numbering ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF195 indicates that a specific vendor (identified by &1) does not support collective numbering for the collective number (identified by &2) in the context of purchase orders or procurement processes. This error typically arises in scenarios where collective numbering is expected but the vendor's settings do not allow for it.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Configuration: The vendor in question may not be set up to support collective numbering in their master data. This could be due to missing settings in the vendor's purchasing information record or vendor master data.
  Collective Numbering Settings: The system may be configured to use collective numbering for certain purchase orders, but the vendor's settings do not align with this requirement.
  Incompatibility with Purchase Order Type: The type of purchase order being created may not be compatible with collective numbering for the specified vendor.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Verify the settings related to collective numbering. Ensure that the vendor is configured to support collective numbering.
  
  
  
  Update Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Check the purchasing info record for the vendor (transaction code ME11 or ME12).
  Ensure that the collective numbering option is enabled if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order Type:
  
  Check the configuration of the purchase order type being used. Ensure that it is set up to allow collective numbering if that is the intended process.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the settings appear correct but the error persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate further. They may need to check for any inconsistencies in the configuration or any recent changes that could have affected the vendor's settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to collective numbering and vendor settings for additional guidance.
  If necessary, raise a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Collective Numbering: This is a feature in SAP that allows multiple purchase orders to be grouped under a single collective number for easier tracking and management.
  Vendor Master Data: This includes all the necessary information about a vendor, including payment terms, purchasing data, and settings that affect procurement processes.
  Purchasing Info Record: This is a record that links a vendor to a material, containing information such as pricing, conditions, and delivery times.
  
  By addressing the vendor's configuration and ensuring that it aligns with the requirements for collective numbering, you should be able to resolve the error message WRF_PRC_POHF195.