How To Fix WRMA116 - No database changes have been carried out (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA - RMA Development

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No database changes have been carried out (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA116 - No database changes have been carried out (&1) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRMA116 No database changes have been carried out (&1)
  
  Cause:
  This error message typically occurs in the context of SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management (IM) processes when an attempt is made to post a change (such as a goods movement, transfer order confirmation, or inventory update), but the system detects that no actual changes have been made to the database. In other words, the transaction or operation you are trying to execute does not result in any update to the database tables.
  Common causes include:
  
  The data entered or the operation requested does not differ from the current state, so no update is necessary.
  The system logic or user exit/custom code prevents changes from being saved.
  The document or transaction is already processed or confirmed, so no further changes are allowed.
  Incorrect or incomplete input data that leads to no database update.
  Locking or authorization issues preventing the update.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRMA116 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Data:
  
  Verify that the data you entered or the operation you are performing actually requires a change.
  Ensure that the quantities, storage locations, or other relevant fields differ from the current database values.
  
  
  
  Review Process Flow:
  
  Confirm that the document or transaction is in a status that allows changes.
  Check if the document has already been processed or confirmed.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze Custom Code:
  
  If there are user exits, BADIs, or custom enhancements involved, debug to see if any logic is preventing database updates.
  Check for conditions that might cause the system to skip the update.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations and Locks:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Verify that no locks or inconsistencies are preventing the database change.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Correct Data:
  
  If the operation was incomplete or incorrect, correct the data and try again.
  Sometimes, reprocessing the transaction after correcting data resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number WRMA116 or the context of your transaction.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and steps to reproduce.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WRMA (Warehouse Management)
  Typical Transactions: Transfer order processing, goods movement postings, inventory adjustments.
  SAP Modules: WM (Warehouse Management), IM (Inventory Management)
  Debugging Tools: Use transaction codes like SM13 (Update Requests), SM12 (Locks), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) to investigate issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WRMA116.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The WRMA116 error indicates that the attempted operation did not result in any database update. To fix it, verify the input data and process status, check for custom code interference, ensure proper authorizations, and correct any inconsistencies before retrying the operation.