How To Fix MM_PUR_COMMODITY_WT005 - Enter validity from date for commodity code &2 of item &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_COMMODITY_WT - error message class for commodity weights

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter validity from date for commodity code &2 of item &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_COMMODITY_WT005 - Enter validity from date for commodity code &2 of item &1. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_COMMODITY_WT005 indicates that there is a missing "validity from date" for a commodity code associated with a specific item in a purchasing document. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a purchasing document (like a purchase order) that involves commodity codes, but the system requires a validity date for the commodity code to ensure that it is applicable for the specified time frame.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Date: The commodity code you are trying to use does not have a defined validity period. This means that the system cannot determine if the commodity code is valid for the date of the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for commodity codes in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to missing or incorrect validity dates.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry where the validity date was not filled in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Commodity Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMW1 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the settings for commodity codes.
  Ensure that the commodity code in question has a validity period defined. If not, you will need to create or update the commodity code to include a validity from date.
  
  
  
  Update the Purchasing Document:
  
  If you are creating or modifying a purchasing document, ensure that you enter a valid commodity code that has a defined validity period.
  If the commodity code is correct but lacks a validity date, you may need to update the commodity code in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the item in question to ensure that all necessary fields, including the validity dates for commodity codes, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who can assist with the configuration and data integrity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and OMJ1 (Maintain Commodity Codes).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to commodity codes and purchasing processes for additional context and guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and edit commodity codes and purchasing documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_COMMODITY_WT005 error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.