How To Fix WGDS_STORAGE_BUS005 - PPO order creation failed. Check if Business process is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_STORAGE_BUS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 005

• Message text: PPO order creation failed. Check if Business process is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_STORAGE_BUS005 - PPO order creation failed. Check if Business process is active ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_STORAGE_BUS005 PPO order creation failed. Check if Business process is active?
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems when trying to create a Production Process Order (PPO) or a related warehouse order, and the system detects that the required business process is not active or not properly configured.
  More specifically:
  
  The business process definition related to the PPO creation is either inactive, missing, or not correctly assigned in the system.
  The system relies on business process configurations to control the flow of warehouse or production orders. If these are not active, the order creation fails.
  It can also happen if the integration between SAP ERP (PP module) and SAP EWM or SCM is not properly set up or if the relevant business process variant is not maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Process Activation:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., /SCWM/PRDO or related EWM customizing).
  Verify that the business process related to PPO creation is active.
  In SAP EWM, check the business process definitions under SPRO ? Extended Warehouse Management ? Cross-Process Settings ? Business Processes.
  Activate or maintain the required business process if it is inactive or missing.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Process Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the PPO order type is correctly assigned to the business process.
  Check the configuration for the warehouse order creation and confirm that the business process variant is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  Verify the integration between SAP ERP PP and SAP EWM or SCM.
  Confirm that the relevant interfaces and process types are correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization and User Settings:
  
  Sometimes, missing authorizations or incorrect user roles can prevent business processes from being triggered.
  Ensure the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS notes related to WGDS_STORAGE_BUS005 or PPO order creation failures.
  Apply any relevant patches or notes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/PRDO – Production Process Order in EWM.
  SPRO – Customizing for business process activation.
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)
  SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management)
  SAP PP (Production Planning)
  
  
  Common Configuration Paths:
  
  SPRO ? Extended Warehouse Management ? Cross-Process Settings ? Business Processes
  SPRO ? Production ? Shop Floor Control ? Production Orders ? Define Order Types and Business Processes
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WGDS_STORAGE_BUS005 PPO order creation failed. Check if Business process is active? indicates that the system cannot create a PPO order because the required business process is inactive or not configured. The solution is to activate and correctly configure the business process in SAP customizing, verify integration settings, and ensure proper assignment of business processes to order types.
  
  If you provide your SAP system version and module details, I can help with more precise navigation or configuration steps.