How To Fix WZRE_SERVICES049 - Source requirement list &1 contains no list items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_SERVICES - OO Wrapping of Settlement Management + Services

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Source requirement list &1 contains no list items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_SERVICES049 - Source requirement list &1 contains no list items ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_SERVICES049: Source requirement list &1 contains no list items
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process or reference a source requirement list (also known as a requirement list or source list) that is empty — meaning it does not contain any valid or active list items. The source requirement list is expected to have at least one item specifying the source of supply or requirements, but in this case, it is found to be empty.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The source requirement list was created but no items were added to it.
  The items in the source requirement list have been deleted or deactivated.
  The system is trying to access a source requirement list that is not maintained or incomplete.
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete master data setup related to source lists or requirement lists.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, a source requirement list is used in procurement and production planning to specify the sources of supply or requirements for a material or production order. If the system expects to find such a list but it is empty, it cannot proceed with the process (e.g., creating purchase requisitions, scheduling, or availability checks), hence the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Source Requirement List:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME01 (Maintain Source List) or relevant custom transactions if applicable.
  Verify that the source requirement list &1 (the list number given in the error message) exists.
  Check if the list contains valid and active items.
  
  
  
  Add or Reactivate List Items:
  
  If the list is empty, add the necessary source items specifying the vendor, plant, validity dates, and other relevant data.
  If items exist but are inactive or deleted, reactivate or recreate them as needed.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master, vendor master, and purchasing info records are correctly maintained.
  Check if the source list is correctly assigned to the material and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the configuration related to source lists and procurement types.
  Ensure that the system is not expecting a source list where it should not.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After correcting the source requirement list, retry the transaction or process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01 – Maintain Source List
  ME03 – Display Source List
  ME04 – Source List Changes
  MD04 – Stock/Requirements List (to check requirements)
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to source lists and this error message.
  
  
  
  Impact:
  
  This error typically blocks procurement or production processes that rely on source lists for determining supply sources.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored troubleshooting steps.