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How To Fix WM194 - No reference MARC for mat. no. & assortment &


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

  • Message number: 194

  • Message text: No reference MARC for mat. no. & assortment &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM194 - No reference MARC for mat. no. & assortment & ?

    The SAP error message WM194 ("No reference MARC for mat. no. & assortment &") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when the system cannot find the necessary material master data in the MARC table for a specific material number and assortment. The MARC table contains plant-specific data for materials, and if the data is missing, it can lead to this error.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Material Master Data: The material number you are trying to process does not have an entry in the MARC table for the specified plant.
    2. Incorrect Plant or Material Number: The plant or material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
    3. Material Not Extended to Plant: The material may not have been extended to the specific plant in which you are trying to perform the operation.
    4. Assortment Issues: If you are using assortments, the assortment may not be properly defined or linked to the material.

    Solution:

    1. Check Material Master Data:

      • Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and check if the material number exists.
      • Ensure that the material is extended to the relevant plant by checking the "Plant Data / Storage" view.
    2. Extend Material to Plant:

      • If the material is not extended to the plant, you can extend it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) and select the appropriate views for the plant.
    3. Verify Assortment:

      • If you are using assortments, ensure that the assortment is correctly defined and linked to the material. Check the assortment settings in the relevant configuration.
    4. Check for Data Consistency:

      • Run consistency checks or reports to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the material master data.
    5. Consult with SAP Support:

      • If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • MM03: Display Material
      • MM01: Create Material
      • MM02: Change Material
      • MMBE: Stock Overview
    • Tables:
      • MARC: Plant Data for Material
      • MARA: General Material Data
    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WM194 error in SAP.

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