How To Fix COWIPB196 - Goods issue expected for WIP batch &. Enter a quantity

COWIPB196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Goods issue expected for WIP batch &. Enter a quantity

What causes this issue?

A goods issue is expected for the WIP batch because the <LS>Post Goods
Movement</> indicator is set. This indicator is set automatically by the
system.

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?

Enter a goods issue quantity for the WIP batch or unset the <LS>Post
Goods Movement</> indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COWIPB196 - Details

• The SAP error message COWIPB196 typically occurs in the context of Work in Progress (WIP) accounting and inventory management. This error indicates that a goods issue is expected for a WIP batch, but no quantity has been entered. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity Entry: The most straightforward cause is that when trying to post a goods issue for a WIP batch, the user did not enter a quantity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected processes for handling WIP.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the system may require specific handling for batches that are not being met.
  Incomplete Document: The document being processed may be incomplete or not properly set up to allow for the goods issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Quantity: The immediate solution is to ensure that a quantity is entered when attempting to post the