How To Fix WM801 - No splitting type found for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 801

• Message text: No splitting type found for material &1

What causes this issue?

No material category record was found in the 'Splitting types for
structured material' Customizing table.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM801 - No splitting type found for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message WM801 "No splitting type found for material &1" typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when the system is unable to determine the appropriate splitting type for a material during a warehouse process, such as goods receipt or transfer posting. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Splitting Type Configuration: The splitting type for the material may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the material is newly created or if the configuration has not been properly set up.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary data for the WM process, such as the storage type or storage section.
  Warehouse Management Configuration: The warehouse management settings may not be correctly configured to handle the specific material type or storage conditions.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Splitting Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for Warehouse Management.
  Ensure that the splitting types are defined for the material in question. You can check the configuration under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Settings for Warehouse Management > Define Splitting Types.
  
  
  Make sure that the splitting type is assigned to the material type and storage type.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record for the material in question.
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, Warehouse) to ensure that all necessary data is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse number and storage types are correctly set up to handle the material.
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct storage type and that the storage type is active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the data related to the material and warehouse management settings.
  You can use transaction codes like LX02 to check stock levels and LX03 for stock overview.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Warehouse Management and splitting types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  LX02 - Stock Overview
  LX03 - Stock Overview by Storage Type
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WM801 error in SAP.