How To Fix /SCDL/DL_CONF517 - Activate status type &1(&2) for putaway-relevant items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_CONF -

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Activate status type &1(&2) for putaway-relevant items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF517 - Activate status type &1(&2) for putaway-relevant items ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_CONF517 Activate status type &1(&2) for putaway-relevant items typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the status type for items that are relevant for putaway processes.
  Cause:
  
  Status Type Not Activated: The status type specified in the error message (represented by &1 and &2) is not activated for the items that are being processed for putaway.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the warehouse management settings or in the status management settings for the relevant items.
  Item Master Data: The item master data may not have the correct status type assigned, or the status type may not be defined for the specific item category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Status Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM.
  Navigate to the relevant area where status types are defined (usually under the Warehouse Management or Extended Warehouse Management settings).
  Ensure that the status type indicated in the error message is activated for putaway-relevant items.
  
  
  
  Check Item Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the items that are causing the error.
  Ensure that the correct status type is assigned to these items and that they are configured to be putaway-relevant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the warehouse process types and ensure that they are correctly set up to handle the status types for putaway.
  Make sure that the warehouse process types are linked to the correct status types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to configure status types and their relevance to putaway processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test putaway process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or MM02 for changing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the activation of the status type and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the putaway process.