How To Fix WG317 - PO quantity 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: 317

• Message text: PO quantity 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 WG317 - PO quantity could not be correctly determined for purchase order & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WG317 - PO quantity could not be correctly determined for purchase order &
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the Goods Receipt (GR) or Invoice Verification process when the system is unable to determine the correct quantity for the Purchase Order (PO) item. The reasons can include:
  
  Inconsistent or missing data in the PO item, such as missing or incorrect quantity fields.
  The PO item might be a limit order or framework order where the quantity is not fixed or not clearly defined.
  The PO item could be a service item or a stock transport order with special conditions.
  The system might be trying to process a partial delivery or partial invoice but cannot calculate the correct quantity due to missing or incorrect reference data.
  The PO item might be deleted or flagged for deletion, causing quantity determination issues.
  There could be custom enhancements or user exits affecting quantity determination logic.
  The PO item might be a consignment or subcontracting item where quantity determination rules differ.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WG317 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Order Item:
  
  Verify that the PO item exists and is not deleted or flagged for deletion.
  Confirm that the PO item has a valid and consistent quantity defined.
  Check if the PO item is a standard item or a special item (service, consignment, subcontracting, limit order).
  
  
  
  Review the Document Flow:
  
  Check if previous goods receipts or invoices have been posted correctly.
  Ensure that the quantity already received or invoiced is correctly updated in the system.
  
  
  
  Check the Movement Type and Process:
  
  Verify that the movement type used for the goods receipt or invoice verification is appropriate for the PO item.
  For special PO types (limit, consignment, subcontracting), ensure the correct process is followed.
  
  
  
  Look for Custom Code or User Exits:
  
  If your system has custom enhancements affecting quantity determination, review the logic for possible errors.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Transaction Codes:
  
  Use ME23N to display the PO and check item details.
  Use MB51 or MB03 to check material documents and goods movements.
  Use MIRO for invoice verification and check if the quantity can be entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct the PO Item:
  
  If the PO item is corrupted or inconsistent, consider recreating the PO item or correcting the quantity manually.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to WG317.
  If the problem persists, raise a support ticket with SAP including detailed logs and screenshots.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME23N (Display PO), MIRO (Invoice Verification), MIGO (Goods Receipt)
  SAP Module: MM (Materials Management)
  Common Scenarios: Goods receipt for limit orders, service PO items, subcontracting, consignment stock.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to WG317 for specific patches or fixes.
  User Exits: Check for enhancements in user exits like EXIT_SAPMM06E_012 or BAdIs related to quantity determination.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, PO type, process step), I can help tailor the solution further.