How To Fix WM165 - No assortment-material listing created - already exists / contains errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 165

• Message text: No assortment-material listing created - already exists / contains errors

What causes this issue?

The requested maintenance functions are not carried out completely.
If listing conditions already exist (when you try to create) or if none
are to be created for a particular assortment, this is not taken into
account in this message - the message represents a general statement
about the result of the function.
Depending on the function, this message is rated either as an error
message or simply as an information message.

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?

If in doubt, check the created / changed listing conditions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM165 - No assortment-material listing created - already exists / contains errors ?

  The SAP error message WM165 ("No assortment-material listing created - already exists / contains errors") typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when there is an issue with the assortment-material listing. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a new assortment-material listing because one already exists or there are errors in the existing listing.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Listing: An assortment-material listing already exists for the specified criteria, which prevents the creation of a new one.
  Errors in Existing Listing: The existing assortment-material listing may contain errors that need to be resolved before a new listing can be created.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the assortment or material that are causing the error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify assortment-material listings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Listings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., WM1A for assortment-material listings) to check if an existing listing