How To Fix COWIPB188 - Order item not assigned to a WIP batch

COWIPB188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Order item not assigned to a WIP batch

What causes this issue?

You did not assign this order item to a WIP batch when entering a time
ticket for the production order (CO11N) or process order (COR6N).
However, if you work with WIP batch management when entering the time
ticket, you must assign a WIP batch to the order item before you are
able to post a goods receipt for it.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

You cannot post a goods receipt for this order item.

How to fix this error?

When entering the time ticket, assign a WIP batch to each order item.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB188 - Order item not assigned to a WIP batch ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB188, which states "Order item not assigned to a WIP batch," typically occurs in the context of Work in Progress (WIP) management in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a WIP batch associated with the order item you are trying to process. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing WIP Batch Assignment: The order item has not been assigned to a WIP batch, which is necessary for tracking costs and inventory.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for WIP management may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow for WIP batch assignment.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect order numbers or item codes.
  Batch Management Settings: The material may not be set up for batch management, or the batch management