How To Fix WH068 - Change reason missing in items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Change reason missing in items

What causes this issue?

You entered a price change date in the header segment. It is therefore
necessary to enter the reason for the price change in all item segments
which follow this header segment. However, the reason for the price
change is missing in every item.

System Response

Because this price change date is entered, the system assumes that this
intermediate document was sent for the purpose of a sales price
revaluation. However, for this revaluation to be carried out, a reason
for the price change is needed in each item. As this is missing, the
system cannot update the intermediate document.

How to fix this error?

If you want to carry out a sales price revaluation, please enter the
price change date and the reason for the price change at header level.
Then post the document again.
If you want to carry out a store physical inventory, please enter
neither a price change date nor a reason for a price change.
After you have made the change, you can repeat posting of the document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH068 - Change reason missing in items ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WH068 - Change reason missing in items
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post a goods movement or warehouse activity in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Inventory Management (IM), and the system requires a change reason for the item(s) involved, but none has been provided.
  A change reason is a mandatory field in certain warehouse or inventory transactions to document why a change (such as a stock adjustment, transfer, or posting) is being made. This is often required for audit and tracking purposes.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings, or inventory adjustments.
  When the warehouse or inventory movement type configuration mandates a change reason.
  When the user omits entering the change reason in the item details of the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Change Reason:
  
  In the transaction screen where you enter the goods movement or warehouse activity, ensure that the Change Reason field is filled for each item.
  The field is usually found in the item details or in a tab related to reasons or additional data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are a consultant or system administrator, verify the configuration in SPRO under:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Activities ? Define Change Reasons
  Or Inventory Management ? Movement Types ? Assign Change Reasons
  
  
  Ensure that the change reasons are properly defined and assigned to the relevant movement types or warehouse activities.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Inform end users about the mandatory nature of the change reason field for certain transactions.
  Provide guidance on selecting the appropriate change reason from the available list.
  
  
  
  Customizing Adjustment (if applicable):
  
  If the change reason is not required for your business process, you can adjust the configuration to make it optional or remove the requirement.
  This should be done carefully, considering audit and compliance requirements.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Reason is a key field for tracking inventory changes and is often used in reporting and audit trails.
  The error message WH068 is specific to warehouse management and inventory transactions where change reasons are enforced.
  Typical transaction codes where this might appear include MIGO, LT01, LT10, or EWM-specific transactions.
  For EWM, change reasons can be configured in the IMG under Extended Warehouse Management settings.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WH068 - Change reason missing in items
  
  
  Cause
  Mandatory change reason not entered
  
  
  Solution
  Enter change reason in item details; check configuration
  
  
  Configuration Path
  Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Define Change Reasons
  
  
  Impact
  Prevents posting of goods movement or warehouse activity
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario, I can help with more specific steps.