How To Fix WG034 - Error occured in update. No receiving plant entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Error occured in update. No receiving plant entered

What causes this issue?

The plant is not specified in the store order item.

System Response

The store order items cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Please transmit the receiving plant as well.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG034 - Error occured in update. No receiving plant entered ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WG034 - Error occurred in update. No receiving plant entered
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the goods movement or transfer posting process in SAP when the system expects a receiving plant to be specified but it is missing. The receiving plant is essential for transfer postings between plants or for certain goods movements where stock is moved from one plant to another.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  Transfer posting between plants without specifying the receiving plant.
  Movement type used requires a receiving plant but it was not entered.
  Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the material document or transfer order.
  Customizing or configuration issues where the system expects a receiving plant but none is provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Movement Type:
  
  Verify if the movement type used requires a receiving plant (e.g., 301 - transfer posting plant to plant).
  If yes, ensure that the receiving plant is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Enter Receiving Plant:
  
  When performing transfer postings or stock transfers, always enter the receiving plant in the relevant field.
  In transaction codes like MIGO, ensure the "Plant" and "Receiving Plant" fields are filled appropriately.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Confirm that the material is extended to the receiving plant.
  If not, extend the material to the receiving plant in MM01/MM02.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  In SPRO, verify the configuration for movement types under Materials Management ? Inventory Management and Physical Inventory ? Movement Types.
  Ensure that the movement type is correctly configured to require or not require a receiving plant.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze Update Task:
  
  If the error occurs during an update task, check the update program or BAPI being called.
  Ensure that the receiving plant parameter is passed correctly.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Train users to enter all mandatory fields, especially the receiving plant during transfer postings.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MIGO (Goods Movement)
  MB1B (Transfer Posting)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  
  Movement Types:
  
  301: Transfer posting plant to plant in one step
  303: Transfer posting plant to plant in two steps
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP OSS notes related to WG034 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SM13 to check update errors.
  Use ST22 for dumps if any occur.
  Use debugging to trace the update program if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WG034 error arises because the system expects a receiving plant during a goods movement or transfer posting but none was provided. The solution is to ensure the receiving plant is entered correctly and that the material is extended to that plant. Also, verify movement type configuration and user input to prevent this error.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.