How To Fix WLC_PARALLEL019 - Enter the database field in the form TABLE-FIELD

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WLC_PARALLEL - Load Distribution and External Parallel Processing

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Enter the database field in the form TABLE-FIELD

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the selection button in front of the entry field in the
group <ZH>Parallel processing using selection options</>, but the table
field which should contain the values to distribute the worklist among
the parallel jobs has not been entered in the <ZK>TABLE-FIELD</>
format.
The system tests whether the character string contains an '-' to
interprate the first part as the table name and the last part as the
field name.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change your entries as detailed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL019 - Enter the database field in the form TABLE-FIELD ?

  The SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL019 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) systems. This error indicates that a required database field has not been specified correctly in the format TABLE-FIELD. 
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Field Specification: The system expects a specific database field to be provided in the format TABLE-FIELD, but it has not been entered.
  Incorrect Format: The format of the input does not match the expected TABLE-FIELD structure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the warehouse management settings that leads to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WLC_PARALLEL019 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that you are entering the database field in the correct format. It should be in the form of TABLE-FIELD, where TABLE is the name of the database table and FIELD is the specific field within that table.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management or Extended Warehouse Management module to ensure that all necessary fields are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the expected fields for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to identify where the error is being triggered and what specific input is causing the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details about the error, the context in which it occurs, and any steps you have already taken to troubleshoot.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP Help Portal for the most accurate and detailed information regarding error messages and their resolutions.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they found effective.
  Training and Resources: If you frequently work with SAP WM or EWM, consider additional training or resources to better understand the system's requirements and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WLC_PARALLEL019 error in your SAP system.