How To Fix WS513 - Description of order reason & was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Description of order reason & was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS513 - Description of order reason & was not found ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS513 - Description of order reason & was not found
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS513 occurs when the system cannot find the description for a given order reason in the system. This typically happens because:
  
  The order reason code entered in the transaction or process does not exist in the system.
  The order reason exists but the description for the order reason is missing or not maintained in the relevant language.
  There might be a mismatch between the order reason code and the plant or controlling area settings.
  The customizing for order reasons has not been properly maintained.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, order reasons are used to classify or explain the reason for creating an internal order or a production order. Each order reason has a code and a description. When the system tries to display or process an order reason, it looks up the description. If it cannot find the description, it throws the WS513 error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS513 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Order Reason Code:
  
  Verify that the order reason code entered is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Order Reason Descriptions:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction to maintain order reasons and their descriptions.
  Transaction path (for example):
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Internal Orders ? Master Data ? Order Reason ? Maintain Order Reason
  
  
  Or use transaction code KO04 (Change Order Reason) or KO03 (Display Order Reason).
  Ensure that the description for the order reason is maintained in the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  If the description is missing for the user’s logon language, maintain the description in that language.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If the order reason is linked to a specific plant or controlling area, verify that the settings are consistent.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the order reason was recently created or changed, ensure that the changes have been transported correctly to the system where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Order Reason is often used in internal order management, production orders, or other controlling documents to specify why an order was created.
  Missing descriptions can cause issues in reporting, order creation, or order processing.
  Always maintain order reasons centrally in customizing to avoid inconsistencies.
  If you are unsure about the order reason codes, consult with your controlling or production planning team.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS513 - Description of order reason & was not found
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect order reason description in the system
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the order reason and its description in customizing (SPRO) or via KO04/KO03
  
  
  Transaction
  KO03 (Display Order Reason), KO04 (Change Order Reason), SPRO for customizing
  
  
  Notes
  Check language-dependent descriptions and ensure transport consistency
  
  
  
  
  If you need the exact customizing path or further help with transaction codes, please specify your SAP module (e.g., CO, PP) and SAP version.