How To Fix COWIPB453 - WIP batches or predecessor WIP batches transferred incorrectly

COWIPB453 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 453

• Message text: WIP batches or predecessor WIP batches transferred incorrectly

What causes this issue?

More than one WIP batch and more than one predecessor WIP batch were
transferred.

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 a WIP batch split is to be mapped, the WIP batch being split is to be
transferred to the API in the IT_WIP_BATCH_PRE table. In this case, the
table can only contain one entry. The WIP batches into which the
predecessor WIP batch is split are to be transferred to the API in the
IT_WIP_BATCH table. In this case, this table can contain multiple
entries.
If a WIP batch merging is to be mapped, the predecessor WIP batches are
to be transferred to the API in the IT_WIP_BATCH_PRE table. In this
case, this table can contain multiple entries. The WIP batch into which
the predecessor WIP batches are merged is to be transferred to the API
in the IT_WIP_BATCH table. In this case, the table can only contain one
entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COWIPB453 - Details

• The SAP error message COWIPB453 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer of Work in Progress (WIP) batches or predecessor WIP batches. This error typically arises during the production process when there are inconsistencies or problems with the WIP accounting or batch management.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Batch Management Settings: The configuration for batch management may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in tracking WIP batches.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the WIP batches, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  Transfer Issues: Problems during the transfer of WIP batches from one production order to another can lead to this error.
  Predecessor Batch Issues: If the predecessor batches are not correctly defined or have issues, it can affect the current WIP batches.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to perform the transfer can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Batch Management Configuration: Review