How To Fix /SCWM/CON137 - Could not determine stock removal control indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Could not determine stock removal control indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON137 - Could not determine stock removal control indicator ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON137 Could not determine stock removal control indicator typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes, particularly when dealing with stock removal in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the stock removal control indicator for a specific product or storage location.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The stock removal control indicator may not be configured for the material in question. This can happen if the material master data is incomplete or not properly set up for warehouse management.
  
  
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the stock removal might not be defined correctly or is missing the necessary settings.
  
  
  Storage Type Settings: The storage type may not have the appropriate stock removal control settings defined.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master may not have the necessary data filled in, such as the warehouse-specific data or stock removal strategy.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master, storage location, and warehouse management settings.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly configured for warehouse management. Ensure that the stock removal control indicator is set up in the material master.
  
  
  Review Warehouse Process Types: Check the configuration of the warehouse process types in the EWM settings. Ensure that the stock removal control indicators are defined for the relevant process types.
  
  
  Storage Type Configuration: Review the settings for the storage type in question. Ensure that the stock removal control indicators are properly assigned.
  
  
  Maintain Stock Removal Control Indicators: If necessary, maintain the stock removal control indicators in the system. This can usually be done in the customizing settings under the EWM configuration.
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies between the material master, storage location, and warehouse management settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring stock removal control indicators.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/MAT1 to check material master data or /SCWM/PRT for process type settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.