How To Fix RFM_ST_PICK_SEQ013 - You must change picking sequence for all the relevant sites

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_ST_PICK_SEQ - Product Picking Sequence

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You must change picking sequence for all the relevant sites

What causes this issue?

Picking sequence criteria is changed

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?

Current customizing schema has a newly assigned picking sequence
criterion. Use <ZH>Maintain Picking Sequence</> application to update
new picking sequence for all the stores where this customizing schema is
assigned.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_ST_PICK_SEQ013 - You must change picking sequence for all the relevant sites ?

  The SAP error message RFM_ST_PICK_SEQ013 indicates that there is an issue with the picking sequence configuration for a specific material or storage location. This error typically arises when the picking sequence is not consistent across all relevant sites or storage locations for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Picking Sequence: The picking sequence for the material is not defined or is inconsistent across different storage locations or plants.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material master or storage location settings that prevents the system from processing the picking sequence correctly.
  Missing Data: The required data for the picking sequence might be missing for one or more sites.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RFM_ST_PICK_SEQ013 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Picking Sequence Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (e.g., Sales, Warehouse Management) to ensure that the picking sequence is defined for all relevant storage locations and plants.
  Ensure that the picking sequence is consistent across all sites where the material is stored.
  
  
  
  Maintain Picking Sequence:
  
  If the picking sequence is missing or inconsistent, you can maintain it using transaction code SPRO:
  
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Strategies > Define Picking Sequence.
  Ensure that the picking sequence is set up correctly for all relevant sites.
  
  
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If necessary, update the material master data to include the correct picking sequence for all relevant storage locations.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, check if any custom logic is affecting the picking sequence.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the picking sequence is now functioning correctly without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing), and WM (Warehouse Management) related transactions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on warehouse management and picking strategies.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the picking sequence is correctly defined and consistent across all relevant sites, you should be able to resolve the error message RFM_ST_PICK_SEQ013.