How To Fix WT734 - Category & follow-on document was generated with the number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 734

• Message text: Category & follow-on document was generated with the number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT734 - Category & follow-on document was generated with the number & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WT734:
  
  SAP Error Message WT734
  Message Text:
  
  Category & follow-on document was generated with the number &
  
  1. Cause
  This message typically appears in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management (IM) processes, especially during goods movements or transfer postings that involve follow-on documents.
  
  The system is informing you that a document of a certain category (e.g., transfer order, delivery, material document) has already been created with a specific document number.
  This message is often informational but can appear as a warning or error depending on the process.
  It usually occurs when you try to create or post a document that has already been generated or when the system detects that a follow-on document exists for the current transaction.
  The placeholders & in the message are replaced by the actual category and document number at runtime.
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  During posting of goods movements in WM or IM.
  When creating transfer orders or transfer postings that generate follow-on documents.
  When attempting to create a document that has already been created or partially processed.
  During confirmation or cancellation of warehouse documents.
  
  
  3. Solution
  
  Check the document number: Verify the document number mentioned in the message to understand which follow-on document has been created.
  Review the process flow: Confirm if the follow-on document creation is expected and correct.
  Avoid duplicate postings: Ensure you are not trying to post or create the same document twice.
  Check document status: Use transaction codes like LT23 (Display Transfer Order), MB03 (Display Material Document), or VL03N (Display Delivery) to check the status of the follow-on document.
  If the document was created in error: You may need to reverse or cancel the document before proceeding.
  Consult with your WM/IM team: If unsure, involve your warehouse or inventory management team to verify the process and document flow.
  Check for system inconsistencies: Sometimes, inconsistencies in document flow or incomplete postings can cause this message. Running consistency checks or consulting SAP notes may help.
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  LT23 - Display Transfer Order
  MB03 - Display Material Document
  VL03N - Display Delivery Document
  LT21 - Confirm Transfer Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to message WT734 for any known bugs or patches.
  Process Documentation: Review your organization's warehouse and inventory management process documentation to understand the expected document flow.
  SAP Help Portal: Look up Warehouse Management and Inventory Management documentation for details on document categories and follow-on documents.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Follow-on document of a certain category already created with the given document number.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents duplicate creation or informs about existing document.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify document number, avoid duplicate postings, check document status, reverse if needed.
  
  
  Related T-codes
  LT23, MB03, VL03N, LT21
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where you encountered this message, I can help with more specific guidance.