How To Fix W5153 - Enter data into table REQUISITION_ITEMS_OLD

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Enter data into table REQUISITION_ITEMS_OLD

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5153 - Enter data into table REQUISITION_ITEMS_OLD ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5153 - Enter data into table REQUISITION_ITEMS_OLD
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs during the processing of purchase requisitions or related procurement documents in SAP. It indicates that the system expects data to be entered or updated in the internal table REQUISITION_ITEMS_OLD, which holds the old or previous state of purchase requisition items.
  The message usually appears in scenarios such as:
  
  When a purchase requisition is being changed or updated, and the system needs to compare old and new data.
  When a user or a custom program tries to process or validate purchase requisition items but the old data table is empty or not properly filled.
  During BAdI or user-exit implementations where the old data is required for comparison or validation but is missing.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  REQUISITION_ITEMS_OLD is an internal table used by SAP to store the previous state of purchase requisition items before changes are made.
  The system uses this table to detect changes, perform validations, or trigger workflows.
  If this table is empty or not filled correctly, the system cannot perform these operations, hence the warning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Process Flow:
  
  Ensure that the purchase requisition change process is correctly implemented.
  Verify that the old data is being fetched and populated into REQUISITION_ITEMS_OLD before any changes or validations.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If you have custom enhancements (BAdIs, user-exits, BADIs like ME_PROCESS_REQ_CUST), check if the old data table is being handled properly.
  Make sure that the old data is passed and filled correctly in the relevant structures.
  
  
  
  Standard SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to message W5153 for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, SAP provides corrections or clarifications for such messages.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Debug the transaction or program where the message appears.
  Check the contents of REQUISITION_ITEMS_OLD at runtime.
  Identify why it is empty or not filled.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the purchase requisition data is consistent and not corrupted.
  Run standard SAP consistency checks if available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table: REQUISITION_ITEMS_OLD is an internal table, not a database table.
  Transactions: ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition)
  Enhancements: BAdI ME_PROCESS_REQ_CUST or user-exits related to purchase requisition processing.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal with message number W5153 or keywords related to purchase requisition processing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: System expects old purchase requisition item data in internal table REQUISITION_ITEMS_OLD but it is missing.
  Solution: Ensure old data is correctly fetched and populated before processing changes; check custom code and standard SAP processes.
  Check: Debug, review enhancements, and consult SAP Notes.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance.