How To Fix WM147 - Material already listed and no multiple listing allowed

WM147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Material already listed and no multiple listing allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM147 - Material already listed and no multiple listing allowed ?

  The SAP error message WM147 ("Material already listed and no multiple listing allowed") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when you attempt to perform an action that involves a material that is already listed in a specific context, such as a transfer order or a stock transfer, and the system does not allow multiple listings of that material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Single Listing Requirement: The system is configured to allow only a single listing of a material in a particular context (e.g., a transfer order). This is often a business rule to prevent confusion or errors in inventory management.
  Existing Transfer Order: The material you are trying to list is already part of an existing transfer order or another operation that requires it to be uniquely identified.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the Warehouse Management configuration may restrict multiple listings for certain materials or under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Listings: Verify if the material is