How To Fix WRF_WSUBST016 - Master data filtered in BAdI; purchase order &1, item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_WSUBST - Article Substitution: Messages Central Determination Logic

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Master data filtered in BAdI; purchase order &1, item &2

What causes this issue?

The system has filtered possible switchover proposals in a customer BAdI
implementation for the event-controlled substitution of an original
material with a follow-up material (without forced switchover at the end
of the switchover period).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WSUBST016 - Master data filtered in BAdI; purchase order &1, item &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WSUBST016 indicates that there is an issue with the master data being filtered in a Business Add-In (BAdI) during the processing of a purchase order. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary master data (like material or vendor data) for the specified purchase order and item.
  Cause:
  
  Master Data Inconsistency: The master data for the material or vendor may not be correctly maintained or may be missing.
  BAdI Implementation: The BAdI implementation may have specific filtering logic that is excluding the relevant master data for the purchase order and item in question.
  Data Activation Issues: There may be issues with the activation of the relevant master data in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for the material and vendor associated with the purchase order is correctly maintained. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the data is active.
  Review BAdI Implementation: If a custom BAdI implementation is in place, review the logic to ensure that it is not inadvertently filtering out valid master data. You may need to adjust the filtering criteria.
  Data Activation: Ensure that the relevant master data has been activated in the system. Sometimes, data may be created but not activated for use.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the master data. If not, work with your security team to grant the appropriate permissions.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the BAdI implementation to trace the logic and identify where the filtering is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAdI being used to understand its purpose and how it interacts with master data.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message. There may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), and SE18 (BAdI Definition) to investigate the relevant data and BAdI implementations.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WRF_WSUBST016 error message.