How To Fix COWIPB143 - No WIP batches exist for order

COWIPB143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 143

• Message text: No WIP batches exist for order

What causes this issue?

The header material of your order is relevant to WIP batch management.
Therefore, WIP batches should exist for this order. However, you have
not created any WIP batches for this order.

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?

If this is a warning message, you can finally confirm the order.
If this is an error message, you must create WIP batches for this order
Only then can you finally confirm the order.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB143 - No WIP batches exist for order ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB143, which states "No WIP batches exist for order," typically occurs in the context of Work in Progress (WIP) accounting in production orders. This error indicates that the system cannot find any WIP batches associated with the specified production order. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  No WIP Batches Created: The production order may not have any WIP batches created. This can happen if the order has not yet been released or if the production process has not started.
  
  
  Order Status: The production order might be in a status that does not allow for WIP batches to be created, such as "Created" or "Technically Completed."
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the WIP settings or in the production order settings that prevent WIP batches from being generated.
  
  
  Missing Goods Movements: If there have been no goods movements (e.g., goods issue for components)