How To Fix WRF_SHOP118 - Transpt chn not initial in purch. data for supplier &1, purch. org. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_SHOP - Message Class for Shop Maintenance

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Transpt chn not initial in purch. data for supplier &1, purch. org. &2

What causes this issue?

You want to copy the transportation chain and staging time for vendor
&V1& from the control data to the purchasing data and have chosen the
option '<ZH>Only Adapt Initial Fields</>'. However, a transportation
chain is already defined for the following entry: purchasing
organization &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the corresponding transportation chain and staging time manually,
or execute the function without the '<ZH>Only Adapt Initial Fields</>'
option if you wish to overwrite the existing values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_SHOP118 - Transpt chn not initial in purch. data for supplier &1, purch. org. &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_SHOP118 indicates that there is an issue with the transportation chain not being initialized in the purchasing data for a specific supplier and purchasing organization. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Transportation Chain: The transportation chain for the specified supplier and purchasing organization has not been defined or is incomplete.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the logistics or transportation management settings.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor master data or purchasing info records may not have the necessary transportation details filled in.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the vendor master, purchasing organization, and transportation settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_SHOP118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transportation management in SAP.
  Ensure that the transportation chain is properly defined for the relevant purchasing organization and supplier.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Check if the transportation details are correctly maintained for the supplier in question.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 to view the purchasing info records for the supplier and ensure that the transportation chain is specified.
  
  
  
  Maintain Transportation Data:
  
  If the transportation chain is missing, you may need to create or update it using transaction codes related to transportation management (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up transportation chains and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03, MK03, ME13, and SPRO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit the relevant master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WRF_SHOP118 error in your SAP system.