How To Fix /SCWM/CON108 - Determine storage section indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Determine storage section indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON108 - Determine storage section indicator ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON108 Determine storage section indicator typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to determine the appropriate storage section for a given product or handling unit during a warehouse process, such as goods receipt, goods issue, or stock transfer.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The storage section indicator may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the storage type or storage section is not defined properly in the warehouse management settings.
  Product Master Data Issues: The product master data may not have the necessary information related to storage sections, such as storage section indicators or storage type assignments.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type being used may not be set up to determine the storage section correctly.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the warehouse, such as missing or incorrect entries in the storage section configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the storage types and storage sections are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the storage section indicators are assigned to the relevant storage types.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data in the system to ensure that the storage section indicator is assigned correctly.
  Make sure that the product is assigned to the correct storage type and that all necessary data is filled in.
  
  
  
  Examine Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Review the warehouse process types to ensure that they are configured to determine the storage section correctly.
  Check if any specific rules or conditions are set that might prevent the determination of the storage section.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the warehouse configuration or master data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the check.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the logic that leads to the error message. This can help identify the specific point of failure in the determination process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/IMG for configuration, /SCWM/MON for monitoring, or /SCWM/PRD for product master data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on storage section determination and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCWM/CON108 error message in SAP EWM.