How To Fix WRF_WSUBST062 - No ordering method key maintained for material &1 at plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_WSUBST - Article Substitution: Messages Central Determination Logic

• Message number: 062

• Message text: No ordering method key maintained for material &1 at plant &2

What causes this issue?

If there is no valid ordering method key (MARC-BWSCL) maintained for the
substitution material at the plant, the system creates a substitution
proposal with a quantity of 0 for the substitution material.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_WSUBST062 - No ordering method key maintained for material &1 at plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_WSUBST062 indicates that there is no ordering method key maintained for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and inventory control within SAP, particularly when trying to create or process a purchase order, production order, or similar transaction.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Ordering Method Key: The material in question does not have an ordering method key assigned in the material master data for the specified plant.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material or plant may not have been properly set up, leading to the absence of the required ordering method.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not have an ordering method defined, which can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number and plant.
  Navigate to the Purchasing or MRP views and check if the Ordering Method Key is maintained.
  If it is missing, you will need to maintain it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Ordering Method Key:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to update the material master.
  In the relevant view (Purchasing or MRP), enter the appropriate ordering method key.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about which ordering method to use, consult with your SAP MM consultant or refer to your organization's material management policies.
  Ensure that the configuration for the material type and plant is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Material Type Restrictions:
  
  Verify if the material type allows for ordering methods. If not, you may need to change the material type or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Ordering Method Key: This key determines how materials are ordered (e.g., make-to-stock, make-to-order, etc.) and is crucial for the planning and procurement processes.
  Material Master Views: The material master contains various views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP) that hold different types of information about the material.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (if you need to create a new material with the correct settings)
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.