How To Fix WG316 - PO volumes could not be correctly determined for purchase order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 316

• Message text: PO volumes could not be correctly determined for purchase order &

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the material master data for materials in the purchase order
concerned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG316 - PO volumes could not be correctly determined for purchase order & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WG316 - PO volumes could not be correctly determined for purchase order &
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the processing of a Purchase Order (PO) when the system is unable to calculate or determine the volume-related data for the PO items. The volume data is often required for logistics, shipping, or storage planning.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incomplete volume data in the material master record (e.g., volume or dimensions not maintained).
  Incorrect or inconsistent unit of measure (UoM) settings for volume or quantity.
  Issues with the configuration of volume determination in the system.
  Custom logic or user-exits that attempt to calculate volume but fail due to missing data or errors.
  The PO item may reference a material for which volume data is not maintained or is zero.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WG316 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 and check the material master for the relevant material(s).
  Verify that the Volume (field: Basic Data 1 tab, or Logistics tab) is maintained correctly.
  Ensure that the Unit of Measure for Volume is correctly set and consistent.
  
  
  
  Verify Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the units of measure involved in the PO and ensure that conversions between units (e.g., from base unit to volume unit) are properly maintained in CUNI (Units of Measure) transaction.
  Confirm that the volume unit is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review PO Item Data:
  
  Check the PO item(s) for any inconsistencies in quantity or unit of measure.
  Ensure that the PO item references a material with valid volume data.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Enhancements or User-Exits:
  
  If your system has custom code for volume determination (e.g., user-exits, BADIs), review the logic to ensure it handles all cases properly.
  Debug the process to identify where the volume calculation fails.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration related to volume determination in logistics execution or shipping.
  Check if any settings in SPRO related to volume or packaging are missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust PO:
  
  After correcting the material master or unit of measure data, try to recreate or update the PO.
  Sometimes, re-saving the PO after corrections can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  CUNI - Units of Measure
  ME22N - Change Purchase Order
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for any notes related to WG316 or volume determination issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  MM (Materials Management)
  LE (Logistics Execution)
  SD (Sales and Distribution) if shipping data is involved
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  If volume data is not relevant for your business process, consider if volume determination can be deactivated or bypassed.
  Ensure that all master data is consistent and complete to avoid such errors.
  
  
  
  
  If after these checks the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing details of the PO, material master data, and any customizations in place.