How To Fix COWIPB137 - Fields of table parameter IT-REF have not been filled correctly

COWIPB137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Fields of table parameter IT-REF have not been filled correctly

What causes this issue?

The fields of the table parameter IT_REF are either not populated at all
or are incorrectly populated in the customer's own call.

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?

Check how the fields and populated and whether the relevant fields of
the table parameter IT_REF are populated.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COWIPB137 - Details

• The SAP error message COWIPB137 indicates that there is an issue with the fields of the table parameter IT-REF not being filled correctly. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when working with the production order or related processes, particularly in the area of production planning and control.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The fields in the IT-REF table parameter may not have been populated with the required data. This could be due to missing values or incorrect data types.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected data structure for the IT-REF table.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate the IT-REF table, they may not be handling the data correctly.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain