How To Fix WRF_WLAY044 - The placement sort sequence & and shelf section & was used several times

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_WLAY - Messages in Layout Environment in Fashion Solution

• Message number: 044

• Message text: The placement sort sequence & and shelf section & was used several times

What causes this issue?

A placement was used twice.

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 placement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WLAY044 - The placement sort sequence & and shelf section & was used several times ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WLAY044 indicates that there is a problem with the placement sort sequence and shelf section in the Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the same placement sort sequence is assigned to multiple shelf sections, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The same placement sort sequence has been assigned to more than one shelf section in the system.
  Configuration Error: There may be a configuration issue in the warehouse layout or placement strategy that leads to this duplication.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup of shelf sections or placement sort sequences, incorrect data may have been entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the placement sort sequences and shelf sections in the SAP system.
  Verify that each shelf section has a unique placement sort sequence assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If you find that the same placement sort sequence is assigned to multiple shelf sections, you will need to modify the assignments to ensure that each shelf section has a unique sort sequence.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and adjusting the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, you may need to clean up the data in the relevant tables or settings.
  Ensure that all entries are correct and that there are no duplicates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Perform a simulation or run a test transaction to verify that the placement sort sequences and shelf sections are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, LS01N for creating storage locations, or LS02N for changing storage locations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Warehouse Management and placement strategies for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a SAP WM/EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_WLAY044 error and ensure that your warehouse layout is correctly configured.