How To Fix WM197 - Exit for interface "int. mat. maint." in tab. TWPA not filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Exit for interface "int. mat. maint." in tab. TWPA not filled

What causes this issue?

The function module for forming the interface between assortments and
integrated material maintenance is not filled in table TWPA.

System Response

You can neither create nor maintain materials.

How to fix this error?

Please ask your system administrator to enter the correct function
module (the SAP standard is ASSORTMENT_VERSION_ALL) in Customizing
under "General control, Retail master data".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM197 - Exit for interface "int. mat. maint." in tab. TWPA not filled ?

  The SAP error message WM197, which states "Exit for interface 'int. mat. maint.' in tab. TWPA not filled," typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) when there is an issue with the integration of material management data. This error indicates that the system is expecting certain data to be present in the TWPA table, which is related to the interface for internal material maintenance, but it is not filled.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data in TWPA Table: The TWPA table is used to store data related to the interface for internal material maintenance. If this table is not populated correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Warehouse Management module or the integration settings between WM and other modules (like MM).
  Custom Exits or Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or exits implemented in the system, they may not be functioning correctly or may not be returning the expected data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to materials, such as missing master data or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check TWPA Table: Use transaction SE11 to check the TWPA table and see if it contains the necessary entries. If it is empty or missing data, you may need to populate it.
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings for Warehouse Management and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the integration settings with Material Management.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the process that leads to this error to identify where the data is not being populated correctly.
  Check Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements or exits, review the code to ensure that it is functioning as intended and that it is populating the TWPA table correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion boards for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WM197 error and implement a solution to resolve it.