How To Fix /SCA/DM_SMI_ENH012 - Ship-from location is missing in item &1

/SCA/DM_SMI_ENH012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/DM_SMI_ENH -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Ship-from location is missing in item &1

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/SCA/DM_SMI_ENH012 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCA/DM_SMI_ENH012 Ship-from location is missing in item &1 typically indicates that a required field for the "ship-from" location is not populated in the relevant document or transaction. This error is often encountered in the context of logistics, shipping, or supply chain management within SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The ship-from location is not specified in the item details of the document (e.g., sales order, delivery, or shipment).
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize or assign a default ship-from location.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or customer may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of a ship-from location.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may require specific fields to be filled out, and if the ship-from location is not applicable or not set up, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Details: Review the item details in the document where the error occurred.