How To Fix WRF_WLAY157 - Maintain different sort sequence and shelf section for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Maintain different sort sequence and shelf section for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WLAY157 - Maintain different sort sequence and shelf section for material & ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WLAY157 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of the sort sequence and shelf section for a material in the Warehouse Management (WM) or Logistics Execution (LE) module. This error typically arises when the system detects that the sort sequence and shelf section settings for a material are not aligned or are inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The material has been assigned a sort sequence that does not match the shelf section configuration in the warehouse.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the material master setup or warehouse configuration can lead to this error.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The settings in the warehouse management system may not be properly defined for the material in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the Warehouse Management view and ensure that the sort sequence and shelf section are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant sections for Warehouse Management and check the settings for sort sequences and shelf sections.
  Ensure that the sort sequence assigned to the material is valid for the shelf section it is supposed to be stored in.
  
  
  
  Adjust Sort Sequence or Shelf Section:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to either change the sort sequence for the material or adjust the shelf section configuration to ensure they are compatible.
  Make sure that the sort sequence is defined in a way that it corresponds to the shelf section where the material is stored.
  
  
  
  Recheck Data Consistency:
  
  After making changes, recheck the data consistency to ensure that the error does not persist.
  You can use transaction LX02 to check the stock overview and ensure that the material is correctly placed in the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  LX02: Stock Overview
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Warehouse Management for detailed information on configuring sort sequences and shelf sections.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_WLAY157 error and ensure that your material's sort sequence and shelf section are properly maintained.