How To Fix WT214 - &1 follow-on documents and &2 messages generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 214

• Message text: &1 follow-on documents and &2 messages generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT214 - &1 follow-on documents and &2 messages generated ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WT214:
  
  SAP Message WT214
  Message Text:
  
  &1 follow-on documents and &2 messages generated
  
  Meaning / Cause
  
  This message is an informational message generated during the processing of a transaction in SAP, typically related to Goods Movements, Inventory Management, or Warehouse Management.
  The message indicates that during the execution of a particular transaction (e.g., posting a goods movement, transfer order, or delivery), a certain number of follow-on documents (e.g., material documents, accounting documents) and messages (e.g., output messages, status messages) have been created/generated.
  The placeholders &1 and &2 are replaced at runtime with the actual number of follow-on documents and messages generated, respectively.
  This message is not an error or warning, but rather a confirmation/information that the system has successfully created related documents and messages as part of the process.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During goods receipt or goods issue postings.
  When transfer orders or deliveries are processed.
  When warehouse tasks or inventory changes are executed.
  When output messages (like printouts, EDI messages) are generated automatically.
  
  
  Solution / Action
  
  Since this is an informational message, no corrective action is required.
  It confirms that the system has successfully created the necessary follow-on documents and messages.
  You can check the generated documents (e.g., material document number, accounting document number) in the transaction log or document flow.
  If you want to see the details of the generated messages, you can check the output message logs or status records.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, MIGO, LT01, VL01N, etc. (depending on the process)
  Document Flow: Use transaction MB03 or VL03N to view the document flow and verify the follow-on documents.
  Output Messages: Use transaction NACE to configure output messages or SP01 to view spool requests.
  SAP Notes: If you encounter issues related to follow-on document creation or message generation, check relevant SAP Notes or OSS messages for your SAP version.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Message Number
  WT214
  
  
  Message Type
  Information
  
  
  Message Text
  &1 follow-on documents and &2 messages generated
  
  
  Cause
  System has created follow-on documents and messages during processing.
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; message confirms successful creation.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  MIGO, MB1A, VL01N, LT01, etc.
  
  
  Related Tools
  Document flow (MB03, VL03N), Output messages (NACE, SP01)
  
  
  
  
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