How To Fix WT119 - Only &1 instead of &2 sets of historical data exists for material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Only &1 instead of &2 sets of historical data exists for material &3

What causes this issue?

For material &v3& only &v1& sets of historical data exist.
However, &v2& values are required for calculating weighting factors.

System Response

No weighting factors were calculated.

How to fix this error?

Transfer the required historical data - possibly from your legacy
system.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT119 - Only &1 instead of &2 sets of historical data exists for material &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WT119 Only &1 instead of &2 sets of historical data exists for material &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM), specifically when dealing with historical data for a material. The system expects a certain number of sets of historical data (e.g., for statistical or planning purposes), but finds fewer than expected.
  
  &1 = Actual number of sets of historical data found  
  &2 = Number of sets of historical data expected  
  &3 = Material number
  
  The error indicates that the system expected &2 sets of historical data for the material &3, but only found &1 set(s). This discrepancy can happen during activities like stock removal, replenishment, or when running reports or planning functions that rely on historical consumption or movement data.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Insufficient historical data maintained: The material does not have enough historical data recorded in the system, possibly because it is a new material or data has been deleted or not yet collected.
  Incorrect configuration of historical data parameters: The system might be configured to expect a certain number of historical data sets (e.g., weeks, months), but the actual data available is less.
  Data inconsistency or incomplete data transfer: If data was migrated or transferred, some historical data might be missing.
  Incorrect selection or filter criteria: The process or report might be filtering data incorrectly, resulting in fewer data sets being found.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check historical data availability:  
  
  Use transaction codes like LX03 (Display Inventory Data) or relevant WM reports to verify the historical data for the material.
  Check if the expected number of historical data sets (e.g., weeks or months of consumption data) exist.
  
  
  
  Adjust system parameters:  
  
  Review the configuration for historical data requirements in WM or related modules.
  For example, check the settings in Customizing for Warehouse Management under Inventory Management or Planning to see how many historical data sets are expected.
  
  
  
  Collect or maintain missing historical data:  
  
  If the material is new, wait until sufficient data is collected.
  If data is missing due to deletion or migration, restore or re-import the data if possible.
  
  
  
  Modify the process or report selection criteria:  
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria for the process or report are correct and not excluding relevant data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Support:  
  
  Sometimes, this message can be related to specific SAP versions or patches. Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to WT119.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is related to Warehouse Management (WM) and sometimes Inventory Management (IM).
  It often appears during stock removal, replenishment, or planning processes that rely on historical consumption data.
  The historical data sets typically represent consumption or movement data over a period (e.g., weekly or monthly).
  Proper maintenance of historical data is crucial for accurate planning and warehouse operations.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.