How To Fix EEWA_RCI081 - Container category does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_RCI - Messages for Enhanced Container Management

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Container category does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_RCI081 - Container category does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_RCI081, which states "Container category does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or related logistics modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a container category that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The container category you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect reference in the transaction or program that is trying to access the container category.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary container category definitions.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to changes in configuration or data migration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the container category exists.
  You can check this in the EWM configuration under the relevant settings for container management.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Container Category:
  
  If the container category does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the EWM configuration area.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) and follow the path for defining container categories.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input values in the transaction or program that triggered the error. Ensure that the container category is correctly spelled and formatted.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the container category was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to re-transport the necessary configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to container management in EWM for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), /SCWM/CONTAINER (for container management), and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP version.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EEWA_RCI081 for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.