How To Fix /SCWM/CON020 - Party entitled to dispose is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Party entitled to dispose is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON020 - Party entitled to dispose is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON020 ("Party entitled to dispose is missing") typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue related to the handling of goods movements, particularly when dealing with the ownership or entitlement of goods.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the business partner or the party entitled to dispose of the goods is not maintained or is incomplete. This could include missing information in the business partner master data or the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the warehouse or the goods movement process may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to identify the party entitled to dispose of the goods.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used for the goods movement may not be correctly linked to the necessary business partner or entitlement information.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the goods movement, such as the ownership of the goods not being properly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SCWM/CON020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the business partner associated with the goods movement is correctly set up and that all necessary fields are filled out, particularly those related to the party entitled to dispose of the goods.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the EWM system. Check the settings related to the warehouse, goods movements, and any relevant document types to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Ownership Information:
  
  If applicable, ensure that the ownership information for the goods is properly maintained in the system. This may involve updating the relevant master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Document Types:
  
  Review the document types being used for the goods movement and ensure they are correctly linked to the necessary business partner and entitlement information.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) to maintain master data or SPRO to access configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on EWM and business partner management.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SCWM/CON020 error in your SAP EWM system.