How To Fix WRF_WSUBST027 - Read source list material &1 receiving plant &2; no entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Read source list material &1 receiving plant &2; no entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WSUBST027 - Read source list material &1 receiving plant &2; no entry ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WSUBST027 indicates that there is no entry found in the source list for the specified material and plant combination. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes, particularly when trying to retrieve information about a material's source of supply.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Source List Entry: The source list for the specified material and plant has not been maintained or does not exist.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material number or plant code provided in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The source list entry may have been deleted or not created for the specific period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the source list for the specified material and plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Source List:
  
  Go to transaction ME03 (Display Source List) and enter the material number and plant to check if an entry exists.
  If there is no entry, you will need to create one using transaction ME01 (Maintain Source List).
  
  
  
  Create Source List Entry:
  
  If the source list does not exist, create it by entering the relevant details such as the material, plant, vendor, and validity dates.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant code you are using in your transaction to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the source list entry is valid for the period you are trying to access. If the entry is outside the validity period, it will not be found.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain the source list. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the maintenance of source lists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Source List: A source list is a list of sources of supply for a material, which can include vendors and their respective conditions.
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, as it is linked to the source list.
  Purchasing Info Records: Sometimes, purchasing info records (transaction ME11) can also provide relevant information about the material and vendor relationships.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.