How To Fix WP463 - Missing required field transfer for order/assignment no. + Note 506040

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Missing required field transfer for order/assignment no. + Note 506040

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP463 - Missing required field transfer for order/assignment no. + Note 506040 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WP463 and the related SAP Note 506040:
  
  SAP Error Message: WP463 - Missing required field transfer for order/assignment no.
  Message Text:
  
  Missing required field transfer for order/assignment no. &.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the confirmation or goods movement posting process in SAP when a required field related to the production order or process order is missing or not properly transferred. The system expects certain mandatory fields to be filled or transferred for the order or assignment number, but these fields are either empty or not correctly passed from one component to another.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Missing or incomplete data in the order header or operation.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of field selection or data transfer rules.
  Issues in the confirmation process where required fields (like personnel number, work center, or activity type) are not maintained.
  Problems in the integration between production order and related components (e.g., time confirmation, goods movement).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Required Fields:
  
  Verify that all mandatory fields for the order or assignment number are correctly maintained.
  Use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or IW32 (Change Maintenance Order) to check the order data.
  Ensure that fields such as personnel number, work center, activity type, and other confirmation-related fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Review Confirmation Data:
  
  If the error occurs during confirmation, check the confirmation screen or data entry for missing fields.
  Make sure that the confirmation is done correctly with all required data.
  
  
  
  Field Selection and Data Transfer Configuration:
  
  Check the field selection settings in the IMG under Production ? Confirmation ? Field Selection.
  Ensure that the required fields are set as mandatory and are properly transferred during confirmation or goods movement.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Note 506040:
  
  SAP Note 506040 specifically addresses this error message.
  The note provides detailed instructions and corrections related to the missing field transfer issue.
  You can find the note in the SAP Support Portal and apply the correction or follow the recommended steps.
  
  
  
  Debugging and Analysis:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debugging the confirmation or goods movement process might be necessary.
  Check the user-exits or BAdIs related to confirmation to see if any custom code is causing the missing field transfer.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Note 506040
  
  This note explains the cause of the WP463 error and provides guidance on how to fix the missing field transfer issue. It may include corrections or instructions on customizing the confirmation process.
  
  
  Transactions to Check:
  
  CO02 - Change Production Order
  IW32 - Change Maintenance Order
  CO11N - Single Confirmation
  MB1A/MB1B/MB1C - Goods Movements
  
  
  
  IMG Path for Field Selection:
  
  Logistics ? Production ? Shop Floor Control ? Confirmation ? Field Selection
  
  
  
  Common Fields to Verify:
  
  Personnel Number (PERNR)
  Work Center
  Activity Type
  Order Number
  Assignment Number
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WP463 - Missing required field transfer for order/assignment no.
  
  
  Cause
  Mandatory fields missing or not transferred during confirmation or goods movement.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain required fields; check field selection; apply SAP Note 506040.
  
  
  Related Note
  SAP Note 506040 provides detailed instructions and corrections for this issue.
  
  
  Transactions
  CO02, IW32, CO11N, MB1A/MB1B/MB1C
  
  
  
  
  If you need the exact content or instructions from SAP Note 506040, you will need access to the SAP Support Portal to download and review the note.
  
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