How To Fix LT243 - Picking warehouse type obligatory in lean WM for deliveries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Picking warehouse type obligatory in lean WM for deliveries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT243 - Picking warehouse type obligatory in lean WM for deliveries ?

  The SAP error message LT243 ("Picking warehouse type obligatory in lean WM for deliveries") typically occurs in the context of Lean Warehouse Management (WM) when trying to process deliveries without specifying a picking warehouse type. This error indicates that the system requires a picking warehouse type to be defined for the delivery process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The picking warehouse type is not configured in the system for the relevant delivery or warehouse.
  Delivery Document: The delivery document being processed does not have a picking warehouse type assigned.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The settings in the warehouse management configuration may not be properly set up to handle deliveries in Lean WM.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LT243 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Delivery Document:
  
  Ensure that the delivery document you are trying to process has a picking warehouse type assigned. You can check this in the delivery document details.
  
  
  
  Assign Picking Warehouse Type:
  
  If the picking warehouse type is missing, you can assign it manually in the delivery document or through the relevant transaction (e.g., VL01N for creating deliveries).
  
  
  
  Configuration in SAP:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to:
  Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Lean WM -> Define Warehouse Types
  
  Ensure that the warehouse type is defined and that it is set up to handle picking operations.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Verify that the warehouse management settings are correctly configured to allow for deliveries. This includes checking the settings for the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user processing the delivery has the necessary authorizations to access and modify warehouse types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on Lean WM and delivery processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lean WM: Lean Warehouse Management is a simplified version of the standard Warehouse Management module in SAP, designed for environments where complex warehouse processes are not required.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), LT01 (Create Transfer Order), and others related to warehouse management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LT243 error and successfully process your deliveries in Lean WM. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.