How To Fix WM277 - Number of materials with errors (not transferred): &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Number of materials with errors (not transferred): &

What causes this issue?

During a mass transfer of default data, errors can occur that prevent a
material from being transferred (conflicting listings for standard
business processes and rack jobber processes, for example).

System Response

These materials will not be transmitted.

How to fix this error?

You do not have the option of correcting the process directly, unlike
when error occurr in listing checks.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM277 - Number of materials with errors (not transferred): & ?

  The SAP error message WM277 indicates that there are materials in the Warehouse Management (WM) system that have not been successfully transferred due to errors. The message typically includes a number that represents how many materials are affected.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Material Master Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect. This can include missing data in required fields or incorrect settings for the material type.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings: The configuration settings for the warehouse or storage type may not be correctly set up, leading to issues in transferring materials.
  
  
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type of the materials (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not be compatible with the transfer process.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch data that prevent the transfer.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transfer for certain materials.
  
  
  System Errors: There may be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the database that are causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WM277 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record and verify that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the material type and other relevant settings are appropriate for warehouse management.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the warehouse and storage types to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Verify that the warehouse number is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Examine Stock Types:
  
  Ensure that the stock types of the materials are appropriate for the transfer process.
  If necessary, change the stock type to unrestricted stock.
  
  
  
  Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is in use, check the batch data for the materials to ensure it is complete and correct.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user performing the transfer has the necessary authorizations for the materials in question.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Messages:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transfer:
  
  After addressing the issues, attempt to reprocess the transfer of the materials.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), WM01 (Warehouse Management Monitor), and SLG1 (Application Log) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Warehouse Management for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WM277 error.