How To Fix WP738 - & receipt(s) changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 738

• Message text: & receipt(s) changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP738 - & receipt(s) changed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WP738 & receipt(s) changed:
  
  SAP Error Message: WP738 & receipt(s) changed
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WP738 & receipt(s) changed typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management (IM) modules during goods movement or posting activities. It indicates that the system has detected a discrepancy or change in the receipt quantities or data since the last time the document or transaction was processed or displayed.
  Common causes include:
  
  The receipt quantity or data has been updated or changed by another user or process after the current user started processing the document.
  A concurrent update or posting has modified the receipt document or related stock data.
  The system detects that the receipt data in the warehouse management system does not match the data in the inventory management system.
  The document or transfer order is no longer consistent with the current stock situation.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WP738 error, consider the following steps:
  
  Refresh the data: Cancel the current transaction and reload or re-enter the document to get the latest receipt data.
  Check for concurrent changes: Verify if another user or process has updated the receipt or stock data. Coordinate to avoid simultaneous changes.
  Reconcile stock differences: If discrepancies exist between WM and IM, perform stock reconciliation or inventory count to align the data.
  Check transfer orders: If working with transfer orders, ensure that the transfer order is still valid and has not been changed or deleted.
  Use transaction codes: Use transactions like LT22 (Display Transfer Order) or MB51 (Material Document List) to check the status of the receipt or goods movement documents.
  Consult system logs: Look into system logs or change documents to identify what changes were made to the receipt.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WP738 for specific patches or corrections.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Module: Warehouse Management (WM), Inventory Management (IM)
  Transaction Codes: LT03, LT10, LT22, MIGO, MB1A, MB1B, MB1C
  Typical Scenario: When posting goods receipt or goods issue, or when confirming transfer orders.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to WP738 for any known bugs or fixes.
  User Authorization: Ensure users have proper authorization to view and change warehouse documents.
  Data Consistency: Regularly perform stock reconciliation between WM and IM to prevent such errors.
  
  
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  Error
  WP738 & receipt(s) changed
  
  
  Cause
  Receipt data changed by another user/process; data inconsistency between WM and IM
  
  
  Solution
  Refresh data, check for concurrent changes, reconcile stock, verify transfer orders
  
  
  Related
  WM and IM modules, transactions LT22, MIGO, MB51, SAP Notes for WP738
  
  
  
  
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