How To Fix WVLB139 - Material &1 cannot be ordered automatically for plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WVLB - Messages for Load Building

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Material &1 cannot be ordered automatically for plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WVLB139 - Material &1 cannot be ordered automatically for plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message WVLB139 indicates that a specific material cannot be ordered automatically for a given plant. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This could include missing or incorrect data in fields such as purchasing data, plant-specific data, or MRP (Material Requirements Planning) data.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may not be defined for the specific plant in question. This could mean that the material is not available for purchase or production in that plant.
  
  
  Procurement Type: The procurement type for the material may not allow for automatic ordering. For example, if the material is set to "in-house production" but there is no production order or stock available, it cannot be ordered automatically.
  
  
  Stock Availability: If the material is not available in stock and there are no valid purchase info records or source lists, the system will not be able to create an automatic purchase order.
  
  
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings for the material may not be configured correctly, preventing the system from generating purchase requisitions or orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WVLB139 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material is set up correctly for the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the purchasing view and MRP view are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and that all necessary data is filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Procurement Type:
  
  Check the procurement type in the material master. If it is set to "in-house production," ensure that there are production orders or stock available.
  
  
  
  Check Source Lists and Info Records:
  
  Ensure that there are valid source lists and purchase info records for the material. You can check this using transaction codes ME01 (Source List) and ME11 (Info Record).
  
  
  
  MRP Configuration:
  
  Review the MRP settings for the material to ensure that they are configured correctly. This includes checking the MRP type, lot size, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Stock Levels:
  
  Check the stock levels for the material in the plant. If stock is low or unavailable, consider creating a manual purchase requisition or order.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME01: Maintain Source List
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material management and procurement processes for further insights into how to manage materials effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WVLB139 error and implement the necessary corrections to allow for automatic ordering of the material in question.