How To Fix WG118 - Header condition &: & found for & &. Please add document manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Header condition &: & found for & &. Please add document manually

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG118 - Header condition &: & found for & &. Please add document manually ?

  The SAP error message:
  WG118 Header condition &: & found for & &. Please add document manually
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management (IM) processes, especially when dealing with transfer postings, goods movements, or warehouse tasks that involve header conditions.
  
  Meaning / Cause
  
  The message indicates that a header condition (a condition record or a control indicator at the document header level) has been found for a particular document or process step.
  However, the system expects that the document should be created or processed manually because the automatic creation or processing is not possible due to the presence of this header condition.
  This usually happens when the system detects a condition that requires manual intervention, for example:
  
  A special stock or movement type that cannot be handled automatically.
  A missing or inconsistent configuration in condition records or movement types.
  A header condition that triggers a manual process requirement.
  
  
  The placeholders & in the message are replaced at runtime with specific values such as condition type, document number, movement type, or warehouse number.
  
  
  Common Scenarios
  
  When posting goods movements with special stock indicators.
  When warehouse tasks or transfer orders have header conditions that require manual confirmation.
  When automatic document creation is blocked due to missing or conflicting condition records.
  When the system detects that the document cannot be processed automatically due to business rules or configuration.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix
  
  
  Check the Condition Records:
  
  Review the condition records related to the document type, movement type, or warehouse number.
  Use transaction codes like MEK1/MEK2 (for purchasing conditions) or OVK1/OVK2 (for pricing conditions) depending on the module.
  Ensure that the header conditions are correctly maintained and do not conflict with automatic processing.
  
  
  
  Review Movement Types and Special Stocks:
  
  Verify if the movement type used requires manual processing.
  Check if special stock indicators (e.g., consignment, project stock) are involved that require manual document creation.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Management Configuration:
  
  Review WM customizing for warehouse tasks and transfer orders.
  Check if any header conditions or control indicators are set that force manual document creation.
  
  
  
  Manual Document Creation:
  
  If the system requires manual intervention, create the document manually as suggested.
  Follow the business process to manually create the goods movement or warehouse document.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps if any.
  Use SM13 to check update errors.
  Use SLG1 to check application logs related to warehouse or inventory management.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WG118.
  Sometimes SAP provides patches or detailed explanations for such messages.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WG (Warehouse Management)
  Transaction Codes: LT01, LT10, MIGO, MB1B, VL01N (depending on process)
  Modules: WM (Warehouse Management), MM (Materials Management), IM (Inventory Management)
  SAP Notes: Check for notes related to WG118 for specific SAP versions.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Header condition found that requires manual document creation due to configuration or business rules.
  
  
  Effect
  Automatic processing is blocked; manual document creation is needed.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct condition records, movement types, and WM configuration; create document manually if required.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  LT01, MIGO, MEK1/MEK2, OVK1/OVK2
  
  
  SAP Notes
  Search SAP OSS for WG118 related notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values replacing the placeholders &, I can help you interpret the message more precisely.