How To Fix WH006 - Material &: no related document item exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material &: no related document item exists

What causes this issue?

No physical inventory document item could be assigned to this item of
the intermediate document. If a physical inventory document number, a
fiscal year and a line number are specified in this intermediate
document for this item, then there is an error in these fields. If
these three fields are not filled, then there is no active inventory
document item for the material in this intermediate document item.

System Response

The system cannot update this item.

How to fix this error?

If the physical inventory document number, the fiscal year and the line
number are specified in the intermediate document, please correct these
fields using the intermediate document editor. If no active physical
inventory document item exists for this material, you can create a
physical inventory document. In both cases please start inbound
processing for this intermediate document again.
&Hints&
In Customizing for the store physical inventory you can enter how the
system is to react to count items which do not have a document
reference. For example, the system can create physical inventory
documents directly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH006 - Material &: no related document item exists ?

  The SAP error message WH006 ("Material &: no related document item exists") typically occurs in the context of warehouse management or inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find a related document item for the specified material, which can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory adjustments.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document: The document that is supposed to be linked to the material movement does not exist or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., it may be closed or completed).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the warehouse management settings that prevent the system from recognizing the document.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the material master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check if the material number entered is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to confirm the material's existence.
  Check Document Existence: Ensure that the related document (e.g., purchase order, transfer order) exists and is in the correct status. You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or LT03 (Create Transfer Order) to check the status of the document.
  Review Document Status: If the document exists, check its status to ensure it is open and available for processing.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the movement types and their settings.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE38 to run specific reports or programs designed for data consistency.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  LT03: Create Transfer Order
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on warehouse management processes and error handling.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.