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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB137 - Fields of table parameter IT-REF have not been filled correctly ?

  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 fields, leading to incomplete data being passed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COWIPB137 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Population: Review the code or transaction that is populating the IT-REF table. Ensure that all required fields are filled with valid data.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the production order or the specific process you are working with. Ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP debugger, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to see where the data is being populated and identify any issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with. There may be known issues or additional requirements for the IT-REF table.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that is causing the error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with details of the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in the process, such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), etc.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message COWIPB137 in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing this issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or other online resources where users may have discussed similar issues and solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the COWIPB137 error in your SAP system.