How To Fix WG006 - Qty not entered -> order item for & will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Qty not entered -> order item for & will be ignored

What causes this issue?

No quantity was specified in the order item.
The document item is useless if the quantity is not specified.

System Response

The item is ignored. No document is created for the item.

How to fix this error?

Please enter at least the quantity and a material identifier for
each item, for example, the EAN or the material number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG006 - Qty not entered -> order item for & will be ignored ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WG006 Qty not entered -> order item for & will be ignored
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs during the processing of a goods movement or delivery document (such as a delivery or outbound delivery) when an order item is referenced but the quantity for that item has not been entered or is zero. Essentially, the system expects a quantity to be specified for the order item to process it, but it finds none.
  
  The system ignores the order item because without a quantity, it cannot process the item for picking, packing, or goods issue.
  This often happens during delivery creation or when copying sales orders to deliveries if the quantity field is left blank or zero.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During delivery creation (VL01N, VL02N) when copying from sales order or scheduling agreement.
  When processing outbound deliveries or goods issues.
  When the system tries to process an order item but the quantity is missing or zero.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid quantity:
  
  Ensure that the quantity field for the order item is filled with a positive number before saving or processing the document.
  
  
  Check the source document:
  
  If the delivery is copied from a sales order or scheduling agreement, verify that the order item has a confirmed quantity and that it is not zero.
  
  
  Review user input:
  
  If the quantity is entered manually, make sure it is not left blank or zero.
  
  
  Check for system defaults or user exits:
  
  Sometimes custom code or user exits might clear or not set the quantity properly. Review any custom logic that might affect quantity fields.
  
  
  If the item is not to be processed:
  
  If the item should be ignored, you can leave it as is, but be aware that it will not be included in the delivery or goods movement.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WG (Delivery Processing)
  Transaction Codes: VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), VL10* (Purchase Order/Delivery Processing)
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to delivery processing and quantity issues if the problem persists.
  Configuration: Ensure that item categories and schedule lines are correctly maintained to allow quantity entry.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error message WG006 indicates that an order item is being ignored because no quantity was entered. To resolve this, enter a valid quantity for the order item before processing the delivery or goods movement.
  
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