How To Fix WP138 - POS consignment: Error during data import (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 138

• Message text: POS consignment: Error during data import (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP138 - POS consignment: Error during data import (&) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP138 - POS consignment: Error during data import (&)
  
  Cause:
  The error WP138 typically occurs during the import of Point of Sale (POS) consignment data into the SAP system. The placeholder (&) in the message usually contains additional details or a specific error code/message that provides more context.
  Common causes include:
  
  Data inconsistencies or format errors in the POS consignment data file being imported.
  Missing or incorrect master data related to consignment stock, such as material master, vendor master, or consignment info records.
  Authorization issues preventing the import process from completing.
  Technical issues like communication errors, file transfer problems, or incorrect configuration of the POS data interface.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of the consignment process in SAP (e.g., missing settings in the consignment info record or movement types).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WP138 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the detailed error message:
  
  Look at the full message text or the application log (transaction SLG1) to find the exact error details replacing the (&) placeholder.
  
  
  Verify the POS data file:  
  
  Ensure the data file format matches the expected structure.
  Check for missing or invalid data fields.
  Validate that all referenced materials, vendors, and consignment info records exist and are active in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check master data:
  
  Confirm that the material master is maintained correctly for consignment.
  Verify vendor master data and consignment info records.
  Ensure that the consignment stock is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review configuration:
  
  Check movement types related to consignment (e.g., 631, 632).
  Verify the consignment process configuration in IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or background job running the import has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Technical checks:
  
  Verify the interface or middleware handling the POS data import.
  Check for communication or file transfer errors.
  Review batch job logs if the import runs as a background job.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the import:
  
  After correcting the issues, re-import the data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SLG1 – Application log to check detailed error logs.
  MB51 or MB5T – To check material movements and stock.
  WE02 / WE05 – To monitor IDoc processing if POS data is transferred via IDocs.
  VL06I – Monitor inbound deliveries if relevant.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WP138 or POS consignment errors.
  Common notes may address known bugs or provide patches.
  
  
  
  Consignment Process Overview:
  
  Consignment stock is stock owned by the vendor but stored at the customer’s premises.
  POS consignment data import typically updates consignment stock quantities and movements.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WP138 indicates an error during the import of POS consignment data, usually caused by data inconsistencies, missing master data, or configuration issues. The solution involves analyzing the detailed error message, verifying data and master data integrity, checking configuration and authorizations, and then correcting and reprocessing the import.
  If you provide the exact text or code replacing (&), I can help diagnose the issue more precisely.