How To Fix WM01043 - Assignments already exist in the selection area

WM01043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM01 - Assortments IS-R Enhancements

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Assignments already exist in the selection area

What causes this issue?

Assortments are already assigned to the material group in the
assortment area.

System Response

More assignments are created.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM01043 - Assignments already exist in the selection area ?

  The SAP error message WM01043 ("Assignments already exist in the selection area") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when you are trying to perform an action that involves assigning stock or handling units to a selection area, but there are already existing assignments in that area.
  
  Cause:
  This error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Existing Assignments: The selection area you are trying to work with already has stock or handling units assigned to it.
  Incorrect Process Flow: You may be attempting to assign stock to a selection area without first clearing existing assignments.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WM01043 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like LT24 (Display Transfer Order) or LX02 (Display Inventory) to check if there are existing assignments in the selection area.
  If there are existing assignments, you may need to