How To Fix WP853 - A purchase order is required as preceding doc. for movement type 351/352

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 853

• Message text: A purchase order is required as preceding doc. for movement type 351/352

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP853 - A purchase order is required as preceding doc. for movement type 351/352 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WP853: "A purchase order is required as preceding document for movement type 351/352":
  
  Error Message:
  WP853 - A purchase order is required as preceding document for movement type 351/352
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post a goods movement with movement type 351 (Transfer posting plant to plant in quality inspection stock) or 352 (Transfer posting plant to plant from quality inspection stock) without referencing a purchase order.
  
  Movement types 351 and 352 are typically used for stock transfers involving quality inspection stock between plants.
  These movement types require a preceding document, usually a purchase order (PO), to ensure traceability and proper stock management.
  If you attempt to post these movements without specifying a PO, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Movement types 351 and 352 are special stock transfer movements related to quality inspection stock.
  The system expects a PO to link the movement to a procurement process or a stock transfer order.
  This is a control mechanism to avoid untracked or unauthorized stock movements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use a Purchase Order:
  
  When posting a goods movement with movement type 351 or 352, ensure you reference a valid purchase order.
  The PO should correspond to the stock transfer or procurement process related to the quality inspection stock.
  
  
  
  Check the Movement Type Configuration:
  
  If your business process does not require a PO for these movements, you can check the configuration in transaction OMJJ (or SPRO path: Materials Management ? Inventory Management and Physical Inventory ? Movement Types).
  In the movement type settings, verify if the "Reference to PO required" indicator is set.
  If appropriate, you can deactivate this requirement, but this should be done only after careful consideration and approval, as it affects stock control.
  
  
  
  Alternative Movement Types:
  
  If your process does not involve a PO, consider using other movement types that do not require a PO, such as 301 (transfer posting plant to plant unrestricted stock) or 303/305 for quality inspection stock without PO reference.
  
  
  
  Check the Document Flow:
  
  Ensure that the preceding document (PO or stock transport order) exists and is correctly referenced in the goods movement.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Type 351: Transfer posting plant to plant in quality inspection stock (requires PO).
  Movement Type 352: Transfer posting plant to plant from quality inspection stock (requires PO).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB1B or MIGO for posting goods movements.
  ME23N to display purchase orders.
  OMJJ to configure movement types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP releases notes related to movement type behavior; check SAP Service Marketplace for any relevant notes.
  Business Process: Ensure alignment with your organization's inventory and procurement policies regarding quality inspection stock transfers.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Movement type 351/352 requires a PO as preceding document; error occurs if missing.
  
  
  Solution
  Reference a valid PO when posting; or adjust movement type configuration if appropriate.
  
  
  Related Info
  Movement types 351/352 are for quality inspection stock transfers; check OMJJ settings.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to reference a PO in MIGO or to change the movement type settings, feel free to ask!