How To Fix WOG011 - Check or enter the procurement period (date)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOG - Materials Management, Fruits + Vegetables, General Messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Check or enter the procurement period (date)

What causes this issue?

You selected collective POs as the processing method for perishables
planning. This requires the entry of a procurement period.

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?

If no procurement period is displayed, enter one.
If a procurement period is displayed, this is from the last time
perishables planning was called up. Check that this is the correct
period you want to use.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOG011 - Check or enter the procurement period (date) ?

  The SAP error message WOG011, which states "Check or enter the procurement period (date)," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the procurement period or date that has been specified for a material or purchase order.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not be in the correct format or may be outside the acceptable range.
  Missing Procurement Period: The procurement period may not have been defined for the material in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or purchasing info records that are not set up correctly.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts procurement activities.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The procurement period may not be defined for the specific plant or storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date is entered in the correct format as per your system's regional settings.
  Define Procurement Period: Go to the material master record and check if the procurement period is defined. If not, you may need to enter it.
  
  Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material)
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing, MRP) and check the procurement settings.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the customizing (SPRO) for materials management to ensure that procurement periods are correctly set up.
  Material Status: Verify the material status to ensure it allows for procurement. You can check this in the material master record.
  Plant-Specific Settings: Ensure that the procurement period is defined for the specific plant or storage location where the material is being procured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and procurement processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and procurement settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.