How To Fix /SCWM/BIF046 - No default discrepancy type defined in warehouse &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/BIF -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No default discrepancy type defined in warehouse &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/BIF046 - No default discrepancy type defined in warehouse &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/BIF046 No default discrepancy type defined in warehouse &1 typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that there is no default discrepancy type configured for the specified warehouse, which is necessary for handling discrepancies in inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a default discrepancy type defined for the specified warehouse. This can happen if the configuration for the warehouse has not been completed or if the discrepancy types have not been properly set up.
  Warehouse Settings: The warehouse settings may not have been fully defined, or the necessary parameters for handling discrepancies have not been maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a default discrepancy type for the warehouse in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the EWM Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the EWM configuration area. This can typically be found under Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Settings -> Warehouse.
  
  
  
  Define Discrepancy Types:
  
  Look for the section related to discrepancy types. This may be under Inventory Management or a similar category.
  Ensure that you have defined the necessary discrepancy types that you want to use in your warehouse.
  
  
  
  Assign Default Discrepancy Type:
  
  Find the configuration for the specific warehouse (identified by &1 in the error message).
  Assign a default discrepancy type to the warehouse. This is usually done in the warehouse settings or in the configuration for inventory management.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After saving, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing discrepancies in the warehouse.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/IMG to access the configuration settings directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed steps on configuring discrepancy types and warehouse settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the EWM configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or EWM functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.