How To Fix VO012 - Group & cannot be transferred to WM reference. Reason: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Group & cannot be transferred to WM reference. Reason: &

What causes this issue?

There are a variety of different reasons:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

1 = Number is used in WM itself in the future, for creating
reference numbers in the current number range.
3 = Number is used in WM itself in the future, for creating
reference numbers in a further number range.
5 = Number has already been assigned.

System Response

It is not possible to create the picking wave.

How to fix this error?

When you choose the number ranges for delivery groups and for reference
numbers, you need to ensure that they are separate, i.e. the same
nembers cannot be planned for both objects.

Please inform the person responsible for Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO012 - Group & cannot be transferred to WM reference. Reason: & ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VO012:
  
  SAP Error Message: VO012
  Text:
  
  Group & cannot be transferred to WM reference. Reason: &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a Goods Movement Group (or a similar grouping in Inventory Management) is not allowed or cannot be transferred to Warehouse Management (WM) due to configuration or master data inconsistencies.
  Specifically, the system tries to transfer a goods movement or posting to WM, but the group assigned to the movement is either:
  
  Not defined or allowed for transfer to WM in the system configuration.
  Missing or incorrectly maintained in the WM reference/customizing.
  The reason code (second &) provides additional detail why the transfer failed (e.g., missing WM movement type, incorrect reference, or configuration mismatch).
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, when you post goods movements that involve WM-managed storage locations, the system uses Goods Movement Groups to determine how the movement should be handled in WM. These groups must be properly configured and linked to WM movement types and references.
  If the group is not correctly maintained or the system cannot find a valid WM reference for the group, the transfer to WM fails, triggering this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Goods Movement Group Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OMJJ (or the relevant customizing path):
  
  Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Interfaces ? Inventory Management ? Define Goods Movement Groups
  
  
  Verify that the group mentioned in the error message is defined.
  Ensure that the group is assigned correctly to the relevant WM movement types.
  
  
  
  Check WM Movement Types and References:
  
  Go to transaction OMWM or the relevant customizing for WM movement types.
  Verify that the WM movement types linked to the goods movement group exist and are active.
  Check the reference settings for the group to ensure they are consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that the storage location is WM-managed.
  Check if the material master is WM relevant.
  Ensure that the movement type used in the goods movement is valid for WM transfer.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Reason Code (second &):
  
  The second placeholder (&) in the message usually contains a reason code or text explaining why the transfer failed.
  Use this information to pinpoint the exact cause (e.g., missing WM movement type, invalid reference, etc.).
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing or Master Data:
  
  Based on the findings, correct the customizing or master data.
  If a new goods movement group is needed, define it properly.
  If a WM movement type is missing, create or assign it.
  
  
  
  Test the Movement Again:
  
  After corrections, repeat the goods movement to verify that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when integrating Inventory Management (IM) with Warehouse Management (WM).
  Proper coordination between IM movement types, goods movement groups, and WM movement types is essential.
  Always check the customizing settings after system upgrades or changes in warehouse processes.
  Consult SAP Notes or OSS messages if the problem persists after standard checks.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  VO012 Group & cannot be transferred to WM reference. Reason: &
  
  
  Cause
  Goods movement group not defined or incorrectly configured for WM transfer.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct goods movement group and WM movement type configuration in customizing.
  
  
  Transactions
  OMJJ (Goods Movement Groups), OMWM (WM Movement Types), MB1A/MB1B (Goods Movements)
  
  
  Related Areas
  Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Movement Types, Storage Locations
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of the placeholders (&), I can help you interpret the specific reason further.