How To Fix /SCWM/CON119 - Could not determine storage section indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Could not determine storage section indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON119 - Could not determine storage section indicator ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON119 Could not 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 indicator for a given warehouse process. This can happen during various operations, such as goods receipt, goods issue, or stock transfers.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The storage section indicator may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing settings.
  Warehouse Process Type Issues: The warehouse process type being used may not be linked to a valid storage section indicator.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or storage bin master data may not have the necessary information or may be incomplete.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to storage sections, such as incorrect or missing assignments.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data for determining the storage section indicator.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM customizing settings and verify that the storage section indicators are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the storage section indicators are assigned to the relevant warehouse process types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the necessary storage section indicators are assigned.
  Verify the storage bin master data to ensure that it is correctly set up with the appropriate storage section indicators.
  
  
  
  Validate Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse process types being used are correctly configured and linked to the appropriate storage section indicators.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks in the EWM system to identify any inconsistencies in the data related to storage sections.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation and access the required data.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination of the storage section indicator is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for managing warehouse processes) or /SCWM/MON (for monitoring warehouse activities) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on configuring storage sections and indicators.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.