How To Fix WY132 - No description found for sub-range & for supplier &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 132

• Message text: No description found for sub-range & for supplier &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to determine the description of sub-range &V1& for vendor
&V2&. However, the system could not find a description.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY132 - No description found for sub-range & for supplier & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WY132 No description found for sub-range & for supplier &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to retrieve a description for a specific sub-range (a subset or classification within a range) related to a supplier, but no description exists in the system for the given sub-range and supplier combination.
  In SAP, sub-ranges are often used in purchasing or inventory management to classify materials or suppliers into smaller groups for reporting, pricing, or control purposes. If the system expects a description for a sub-range but cannot find it in the master data, this error is triggered.
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  In Purchasing (MM-PUR) or Inventory Management (MM-IM) modules.
  When processing purchase orders, contracts, or info records that involve sub-ranges.
  During validations or checks that require sub-range descriptions for suppliers.
  
  
  Possible Reasons:
  
  The sub-range has not been maintained or created for the supplier in the relevant customizing or master data.
  Data inconsistency or incomplete master data setup.
  The sub-range exists but the description field is empty or missing.
  The system is referencing an incorrect or outdated sub-range code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sub-Range Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction or master data maintenance for sub-ranges.
  Verify that the sub-range exists for the supplier in question.
  Ensure that the description field for the sub-range is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sub-Range Descriptions:
  
  Use transaction codes such as:
  
  ME01 (Maintain Source List) or
  ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) or
  Customizing paths under Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Conditions ? Define Sub-Ranges (depending on your SAP version and setup).
  
  
  Add or correct the description for the sub-range for the supplier.
  
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Verify that the supplier master data is complete and consistent.
  Ensure that the supplier is correctly linked to the sub-range.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify missing descriptions.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal for any notes related to message WY132.
  Sometimes, patches or updates may address related issues.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The placeholders & in the message are replaced by actual sub-range and supplier codes when the error occurs.
  This message is informational and helps maintain data integrity and completeness.
  Proper maintenance of sub-range descriptions ensures smooth processing of purchasing documents and accurate reporting.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WY132 No description found for sub-range & for supplier &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing description for a sub-range linked to a supplier in master/customizing data.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain or correct the sub-range description for the supplier in the relevant SAP data.
  
  
  Related Areas
  Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists, Sub-Range Customizing, Supplier Master Data
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.