How To Fix L3817 - Material withdrawal not yet complete for all TO items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Material withdrawal not yet complete for all TO items

What causes this issue?

You attempted to confirm material transfer for a transfer order when
not all items of the transfer order have not been withdrawn.

System Response

the system deinied the confirmation.

How to fix this error?

You must first confirm all material withdrawals for all items of the
transfer order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3817 - Material withdrawal not yet complete for all TO items ?

  The SAP error message L3817, "Material withdrawal not yet complete for all TO items," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling. This error indicates that there are still outstanding material withdrawals associated with a Transfer Order (TO) that need to be completed before you can proceed with certain operations, such as confirming the TO or performing further inventory transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incomplete Material Withdrawal: The most common cause is that not all items in the Transfer Order have been picked or withdrawn from the warehouse. This could be due to:
  
  Some items not being picked yet.
  Errors during the picking process.
  Manual intervention or interruptions in the picking process.
  
  
  
  Status of Transfer Order: The Transfer Order may still be in a status that does not allow for completion, such as being partially confirmed.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the warehouse management module that enforce strict rules on material withdrawal and confirmation processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transfer Order Status: 
  
  Go to the transaction code LT03 (Create Transfer Order) or LT12 (Confirm Transfer Order) and check the status of the Transfer Order.
  Ensure that all items listed in the TO have been picked and withdrawn.
  
  
  
  Complete Material Withdrawal:
  
  If there are items that have not been picked, complete the picking process for those items.
  Use the appropriate transaction (like LT01 for creating a transfer order or LT10 for picking) to ensure all items are processed.
  
  
  
  Confirm Transfer Order:
  
  Once all items have been picked, confirm the Transfer Order using LT12 or the relevant confirmation transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Picking Lists: 
  
  Check the picking lists or documents to ensure that all items are accounted for and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors: 
  
  If there are errors in the picking process, resolve them before attempting to confirm the TO again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the TO process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  LT03: Create Transfer Order
  LT12: Confirm Transfer Order
  LT01: Create Transfer Order for Picking
  LT10: Picking Confirmation
  
  
  Warehouse Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management module can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L3817 error and complete the necessary material withdrawals for your Transfer Order.