How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF217 - Store and recipient number in item &1 cannot both be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Store and recipient number in item &1 cannot both be filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF217 - Store and recipient number in item &1 cannot both be filled ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF217 indicates that there is a conflict in the data being processed for a purchase order (PO) item. Specifically, the error states that both the store and recipient number cannot be filled at the same time for the same item. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects either a store or a recipient number, but not both.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently filled in both the store number and the recipient number for the same item in the purchase order.
  Configuration Issue: The system configuration may not allow both fields to be populated simultaneously due to business rules or settings in the material management module.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or vendor may have inconsistencies that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Purchase Order: Check the specific item in the purchase order that is causing the error. Ensure that either the store number or the recipient number is filled, but not both. 
  
  If both fields are filled, decide which one is appropriate for your business process and remove the other.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the SAP system related to purchase orders and item management. Consult with your SAP MM (Materials Management) consultant to ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  
  
  Master Data Review: Ensure that the master data for the materials and vendors is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for the relevant purchasing organization and ensuring that the store and recipient numbers are correctly defined.
  
  
  User Training: If the issue is due to user error, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter data into purchase orders.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to review and modify the purchase order.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the Materials Management module for more details on how to manage purchase orders and the implications of store and recipient numbers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.