How To Fix WY183 - Read SAP Note 2071873 before you create new entries

WY183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Read SAP Note 2071873 before you create new entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY183 - Read SAP Note 2071873 before you create new entries ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WY183 - Read SAP Note 2071873 before you create new entries
  
  
  Cause:
  This error message appears when you attempt to create new entries in a specific SAP customizing or master data table related to Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and SAP wants to ensure that you have read and understood the important instructions or prerequisites documented in SAP Note 2071873.
  Typically, SAP issues such messages to prevent inconsistent or unsupported configurations that could lead to system errors or incorrect warehouse processes. The note referenced usually contains critical information about changes, prerequisites, or corrections that must be applied before proceeding.
  
  What is SAP Note 2071873 about?
  SAP Note 2071873 is titled something like:
  
  "Important information before creating new entries in WM/EWM customizing"
  
  This note usually contains:
  
  Background information on changes in customizing tables or processes.
  Instructions on how to correctly create new entries.
  Possible prerequisites such as applying certain support packages or patches.
  Known issues or limitations.
  Recommendations