How To Fix WRF_CONS153 - Select a material number or a purchasing document item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CONS - Retail Fashion: Consignment Processing Stock Transfers

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Select a material number or a purchasing document item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CONS153 - Select a material number or a purchasing document item ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_CONS153 – Select a material number or a purchasing document item
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects either a material number or a purchasing document item to be selected or entered, but neither is provided. Typically, this happens in scenarios involving consignment or subcontracting processes where the system requires a reference to a material or a purchasing document item to proceed.
  For example, in consignment or subcontracting replenishment, the system needs to know which material or which purchase order item you are referring to in order to process the transaction correctly. If you leave both fields empty or do not select any item, the system throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Material Number: Make sure to input a valid material number in the relevant field.
  Select a Purchasing Document Item: Alternatively, select the appropriate purchasing document item (e.g., purchase order item) if that is the intended reference.
  Check the Screen/Transaction: Verify that you are in the correct screen or tab where the material or purchasing document item should be entered.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the material number or purchasing document item you enter exists and is valid for the current transaction.
  User Input: If you are using a custom program or a user-exit, check that the logic correctly passes or selects the material or purchasing document item.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in consignment and subcontracting processes in SAP MM (Materials Management).
  It may appear during goods receipt, invoice verification, or consignment consumption postings.
  The message is part of the standard SAP message class WRF_CONS related to consignment processing.
  If you encounter this message during a custom development or enhancement, check the code or BAdI implementations that handle material or purchasing document item selection.
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to consignment and subcontracting for detailed process flows.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRF_CONS153 – Select a material number or a purchasing document item
  
  
  Cause
  Neither material number nor purchasing document item is selected or entered where required
  
  
  Solution
  Enter/select a valid material number or purchasing document item before proceeding
  
  
  Module
  SAP MM (Materials Management), Consignment/Subcontracting processes
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction code or process step where this error occurs, and I can help with more specific guidance.