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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Read SAP Note 2071873 carefully:
  
  Access the SAP Support Portal: https://launchpad.support.sap.com/
  Search for Note 2071873.
  Read the note thoroughly to understand the instructions, prerequisites, and any corrections or patches required.
  
  
  
  Apply any required corrections or patches:
  
  If the note instructs to apply a Support Package or a correction, ensure this is done in your system.
  
  
  
  Follow the instructions for creating new entries:
  
  The note may specify how to create new entries correctly, including any mandatory fields or dependencies.
  
  
  
  Check system consistency:
  
  Ensure that your system is consistent and that no conflicting customizing entries exist.
  
  
  
  If needed, contact SAP Support:
  
  If after following the note you still face issues, raise a support ticket with SAP, referencing the error message and the note.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in WM/EWM customizing, especially when dealing with storage types, movement types, or warehouse process types.
  Always ensure your system is up-to-date with the latest support packages and notes.
  Creating entries without following SAP's instructions can lead to warehouse process failures or data inconsistencies.
  SAP Notes are regularly updated; always check for the latest version.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WY183 - Read SAP Note 2071873 before creating new entries
  
  
  Cause
  Attempting to create new entries without following SAP's instructions in Note 2071873
  
  
  Solution
  Read and implement instructions from SAP Note 2071873; apply required patches; follow correct procedures
  
  
  Related
  WM/EWM customizing, warehouse process configuration
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or customizing step where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.