How To Fix WB853 - Errors occurred when listing the imported materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Errors occurred when listing the imported materials

What causes this issue?

Errors occurred when entering the listing conditions for one or more
imported materials.

System Response

The system has not generated any listing conditions for the relevant
materials.
The error cause is found in the error log for the posting BAPI
<ZH>Bapi_SiteLayMod_Change</>.

How to fix this error?

You can view the error log and determine the error cause using
transaction <DS:TRAN.MM90>MM90</>.
Analyze the error in the error log and correct the error cause.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB853 - Errors occurred when listing the imported materials ?

  The SAP error message WB853 indicates that there were errors encountered when attempting to list imported materials. This error typically arises during the process of importing materials into the SAP system, often related to issues with the data being imported or the configuration of the import process.
  Causes of WB853 Error
  
  
  Data Issues: The data being imported may contain errors such as:
  
  Missing mandatory fields.
  Incorrect data formats (e.g., numeric fields containing text).
  Duplicate entries that violate unique constraints.
  
  
  
  Configuration Problems: There may be issues with the configuration of the import process, such as:
  
  Incorrect settings in the material master data configuration.
  Missing or incorrect mapping of fields in the import template.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the import may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material records.
  
  
  System Limitations: There may be system limitations or performance issues that prevent the import from completing successfully.
  
  
  Solutions to WB853 Error
  
  
  Check Data Quality:
  
  Review the import file for any missing or incorrect data.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  Validate the data formats to ensure they match the expected formats in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Import Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the import process to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Verify that the mapping of fields in the import template corresponds to the correct fields in the SAP material master.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations to create or modify material records in SAP.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs or messages generated during the import process for more specific details about what went wrong.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to view logs related to the import process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If possible, test the import process with a smaller subset of data to identify specific records that may be causing issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific import process being used.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for manual checks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the WB853 error.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the WB853 error in your SAP system.