How To Fix WSTI_MON005 - No PDC transactions exist for document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_MON - Messages Retail Store Physical Inventory - PDC Monitor

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No PDC transactions exist for document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_MON005 - No PDC transactions exist for document &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTI_MON005 No PDC transactions exist for document &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system could not find any PDC (Production Data Collection) transactions related to the specified document number (&1). In other words, when trying to monitor or process a particular production order or document, the system expects to find PDC transactions (time confirmations, data entries, etc.) but none exist.
  Common causes include:
  
  No PDC data has been recorded or confirmed for the production order/document.
  The PDC system or interface has not been properly set up or integrated.
  The document number provided is incorrect or does not correspond to any PDC transactions.
  The PDC transactions might have been deleted or not yet created.
  The monitoring or reporting tool is querying the wrong data source or client.
  
  
  Where does this occur?
  
  In PDC monitoring transactions or reports (e.g., transaction codes like WSTI_MON, WSTI_MON1, or custom PDC monitoring tools).
  When trying to display or analyze PDC data for a production order or document.
  During integration or data transfer between PDC terminals and SAP.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Verify the Document Number:
  
  Check if the document number (&1) is correct and exists in the system.
  Confirm that the document is a production order or relevant document for which PDC data should exist.
  
  
  
  Check PDC Data Entry:
  
  Confirm that PDC transactions have been recorded for the document.
  Use transaction codes like COHV (mass processing of production orders) or IW38 (for maintenance orders) to check if confirmations exist.
  Check PDC terminals or data collection devices to ensure data has been transmitted.
  
  
  
  Check PDC Setup and Integration:
  
  Verify that the PDC system is properly configured and connected to SAP.
  Check the interface settings and data transfer logs (e.g., in transaction SMQ1/SMQ2 for queues or SLG1 for application logs).
  Ensure that the PDC transactions are being created and stored correctly in the relevant tables (e.g., AFVC, AFKO, or PDC-specific tables like AFVC_PDC).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view PDC transactions.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Recollect Data:
  
  If data is missing due to transmission errors, try to resend or reprocess the PDC data.
  Check for any errors in the PDC data collection system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to PDC and this error message for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PDC (Production Data Collection): A system used to collect real-time data from the shop floor, such as confirmations, time stamps, and quantities.
  Common PDC Transactions: WSTI_MON (PDC Monitor), WSTI_MON1 (PDC Monitor for single order), COHV (Mass order processing), MF50 (Planning table).
  Tables to check:  
  
  AFKO (Order header data PP orders)  
  AFVC (Operation within an order)  
  AFVC_PDC (PDC-specific operation data)  
  AFRU (Order confirmations)  
  PDC-specific tables depending on your system setup.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSTI_MON005 No PDC transactions exist for document &1 means no PDC data is found for the specified document. To resolve, verify the document number, ensure PDC data has been recorded and transmitted, check system integration and authorizations, and reprocess data if necessary.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored troubleshooting steps.