How To Fix WSTI_MODEL005 - Enter document number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_MODEL - Physical Inventory Retail Store

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter document number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_MODEL005 - Enter document number ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTI_MODEL005 - Enter document number
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a required document number is missing during a transaction or process in SAP. The system expects a document number to be entered in a specific field, but it has been left blank or not provided. This is common in scenarios involving document posting, referencing, or when a document number is mandatory for the process to continue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Document Number:
  
  Ensure that you input the correct document number in the required field before proceeding. The document number should correspond to an existing document or the one you intend to create or reference.
  
  
  Check Field Requirements:
  
  Verify that the field for the document number is not hidden or disabled due to configuration or user authorizations. If it is, consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Validate Document Number Format:
  
  Make sure the document number entered follows the expected format (length, numeric/alphanumeric, etc.) as per your organization's SAP configuration.
  
  
  Review Process Flow:
  
  If the document number is supposed to be generated automatically, check the configuration or custom code to ensure the number is being generated and passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is typically encountered in modules like FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), or SD (Sales and Distribution) where document numbers are critical for transaction tracking.
  If you are using a custom transaction or a Z-program, check the coding logic that handles document number input.
  Refer to SAP Notes or your internal documentation for any module-specific nuances related to document number handling.
  If the problem persists despite entering a document number, check for authorization issues or system bugs.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WSTI_MODEL005 indicates that the system requires a document number to be entered. To resolve it, simply provide the appropriate document number in the required field and ensure it meets the system’s validation criteria.