How To Fix WM253 - No assortment found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 253

• Message text: No assortment found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM253 - No assortment found ?

  The SAP error message WM253 "No assortment found" typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when the system is unable to find a suitable assortment for a specific material or product during a warehouse process, such as picking or stock transfer. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of WM253 Error
  
  
  Missing Assortment Configuration: The assortment may not be defined in the system for the specific material or product. Assortments are often used to group materials for picking or storage.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the material as part of any assortment.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not be properly configured to recognize assortments for the specific warehouse or storage type.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the assortment, such as missing entries in the assortment table.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the assortment data.
  
  
  Solutions to WM253 Error
  
  
  Check Assortment Configuration:
  
  Go to the assortment configuration in the SAP system and verify that the assortment is defined for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the assortment is active and correctly assigned to the relevant warehouse.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material in question. Ensure that it is correctly categorized and linked to the appropriate assortment.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Check the warehouse management settings to ensure that assortments are enabled for the specific warehouse and storage types.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the assortment data to identify any missing or inconsistent entries.
  You can use transaction codes like SE16 to view the assortment tables and check for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and manage assortments.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (for configuration)
  SE16: Data Browser (to view tables)
  
  
  
  Assortment Tables: Familiarize yourself with the relevant tables that store assortment data, such as:
  
  TWMASSORT: Assortment master data
  TWMASSORT_MAT: Material to assortment assignments
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Warehouse Management and assortment handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WM253 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.