How To Fix WP140 - POS consignment processing: General error (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 140

• Message text: POS consignment processing: General error (&)

What causes this issue?

The following error occurred during consignment processing in POS
inbound:
o '1'
After reducing the MM return table (EMSEG), an inconsistency
was observed for the MM transfer table (IMSEG)

System Response

The system terminates processing of the MM document

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 WP140 - POS consignment processing: General error (&) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP140 - POS consignment processing: General error (&)
  
  Cause:
  The error message WP140 typically occurs during POS (Point of Sale) consignment processing in SAP Retail. The message indicates a general error with a placeholder (&) that usually contains additional details or a specific error code/message.
  Common causes include:
  
  Inconsistent or missing master data related to consignment stock or POS consignment processes.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of consignment processes in Retail POS.
  Issues with consignment stock postings, such as incorrect movement types or missing stock data.
  Problems in the integration between POS and SAP backend, e.g., missing or incorrect data transfer.
  Authorization or system errors during the consignment posting process.
  Custom enhancements or user exits causing unexpected errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WP140 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the detailed error message:
  
  The placeholder (&) should be replaced by a more specific message or code. Look at the full message in the system log or application log (transaction SLG1) to get more details.
  
  
  Verify master data:
  
  Ensure that the consignment stock material master data is correctly maintained.
  Check the POS consignment stock setup, including storage locations and stock types.
  Confirm that the vendor consignment info records and related data are correct.
  
  
  
  Review configuration:
  
  Check the consignment process configuration in Retail POS and SAP backend.
  Verify movement types used for consignment postings.
  Ensure that the consignment stock is properly assigned to the POS terminal or store.
  
  
  
  Check stock and postings:
  
  Use transaction MB51 or MMBE to verify consignment stock balances.
  Check if any postings related to consignment stock failed or are inconsistent.
  
  
  
  Analyze integration and interfaces:
  
  Review the data transfer between POS and SAP backend.
  Check for any errors in the interface or middleware (e.g., CIF, IDocs).
  
  
  
  Authorization and system checks:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations for consignment postings.
  Check for system dumps or short dumps (transaction ST22) related to the error.
  
  
  
  Debug or check custom code:
  
  If custom enhancements or user exits are implemented in the consignment process, debug or review them for errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the error message or symptom.
  If no solution is found, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  MB51 - Material Document List (to check postings)
  MMBE - Stock Overview (to check stock balances)
  SLG1 - Application Log (to check detailed error logs)
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors (to check dumps)
  POS transaction codes related to consignment processing
  
  
  
  SAP Modules involved:
  
  SAP Retail (IS-Retail)
  Materials Management (MM)
  Sales and Distribution (SD) for consignment processes
  
  
  
  Typical movement types for consignment stock:
  
  631 - Goods receipt to consignment stock
  632 - Goods issue from consignment stock
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to POS consignment errors or WP140 message for specific fixes or patches.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact text replacing the (&) placeholder or additional context (e.g., transaction, process step), I can help narrow down the cause and solution further.