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.
  
  
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