How To Fix WM162 - Assortment priority & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Assortment priority & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM162 - Assortment priority & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WM162 ("Assortment priority & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when the system is unable to find a specified assortment priority in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as stock transfers, picking, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assortment Priority: The most common cause is that the assortment priority you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the assortment priority is not properly set up or linked to the relevant warehouse or storage type.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the assortment priority.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the assortment priority data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assortment Priority Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the assortment priority exists.
  You can check this in the following path: 
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Master Data ? Define Assortment Priorities.
  
  
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Assortment Priority:
  
  If the assortment priority is missing, create a new one by defining the necessary parameters.
  If it exists but is not linked correctly, modify the existing entry to ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (like material master, storage type, etc.) is correctly set up and linked to the assortment priority.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and use the assortment priority.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on assortment priorities and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the assortment priority is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, MM03 for material master data, and WM03 for warehouse management data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to assortment priorities.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WM162 error and ensure that your assortment priorities are correctly configured in SAP.