How To Fix WER008 - Item structure id &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Item structure id &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER008 - Item structure id &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WER008 - Item structure id &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or reference an Item Structure ID that does not exist in the system. The "Item Structure ID" is typically related to the configuration of item categories or item structures in sales documents, delivery documents, or billing documents.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The item structure ID being used in a sales document type or item category is not defined in the system.
  Customizing or master data inconsistency where the item structure ID is missing or incorrectly maintained.
  A program or user exit is trying to access an item structure ID that has not been created or has been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Structure ID Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Documents ? Define Item Structures.
  Verify if the item structure ID mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, create the required item structure ID or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type and Item Category Configuration:
  
  Verify the item structure ID assigned to the sales document type or item category.
  Correct the assignment if it points to a non-existent item structure ID.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Delivery and Billing Documents:
  
  Sometimes item structures are also used in delivery and billing document types.
  Verify the item structure IDs in these areas as well.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom program or user exit, check the code for hardcoded or incorrectly fetched item structure IDs.
  Correct the code or ensure the item structure ID exists.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system upgrade, check if the item structure ID was transported correctly.
  Re-import or correct the transport if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOV7 - Define Item Structures
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  VA01 / VA02 - Create/Change Sales Order (where the error might occur)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TVST - Item Structures
  TVSTT - Item Structure Texts
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to item structures if the problem persists.
  Review SAP Help documentation on item structures and sales document configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WER008 indicates that the system cannot find the specified item structure ID. The fix involves verifying and correcting the item structure ID in the customizing settings or master data, ensuring it exists and is correctly assigned to the relevant sales or delivery document types.
  
  If you provide the exact item structure ID causing the error, I can help you with more specific steps.