How To Fix C+838 - No WIP was determined for material &1 &2 in this period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 838

• Message text: No WIP was determined for material &1 &2 in this period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+838 - No WIP was determined for material &1 &2 in this period ?

  The SAP error message C+838 "No WIP was determined for material &1 &2 in this period" typically occurs in the context of Work in Progress (WIP) calculations during the period-end closing process in SAP. This message indicates that the system could not find any Work in Progress for the specified material in the given period.
  Causes:
  
  No Production Orders: There may not be any production orders for the specified material during the period in question.
  Incorrect Period: The period being analyzed may not have any relevant postings or may be closed.
  WIP Calculation Not Executed: The WIP calculation may not have been executed for the specified period.
  Material Master Settings: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master, particularly in relation to WIP settings.
  Costing Variants: The costing variant used may not be configured to calculate WIP for the material.
  Status of Production Orders: Production orders may be in a status that does not allow for WIP calculation (e.g., closed or technically completed).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Production Orders: Verify if there are any production orders for the material in the specified period. If not, you may need to create or adjust production orders.
  Review Period Settings: Ensure that the period you are analyzing is open and has relevant postings.
  Execute WIP Calculation: Run the WIP calculation program (transaction code KSW1) for the relevant period to ensure that WIP is calculated.
  Verify Material Master: Check the material master settings for the relevant material to ensure that WIP is enabled and configured correctly.
  Check Costing Variants: Review the costing variant settings to ensure they are set up to calculate WIP for the material.
  Review Order Status: Check the status of production orders to ensure they are in a state that allows for WIP calculation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KSW1: WIP Calculation
  COHV: Mass Processing of Production Orders
  CO02: Change Production Order
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on WIP calculations and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to WIP calculations or the error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.