How To Fix /SCWM/CON173 - Could not determine requirement indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Could not determine requirement indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON173 - Could not determine requirement indicator ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON173 Could not determine requirement indicator typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to determine the requirement indicator for a specific process, such as during the creation of a transfer order or handling unit.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The requirement indicator may not be configured properly in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for the warehouse process type or the product are not defined.
  Product Master Data Issues: The product master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to determine the requirement indicator.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type being used may not have a requirement indicator assigned.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the warehouse, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that modify the standard behavior, they may inadvertently cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration and verify that the requirement indicators are properly set up for the relevant warehouse process types.
  Ensure that the requirement indicator is assigned to the appropriate product and warehouse process type.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data in the system to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the requirement indicator.
  Make sure that the product is active and properly linked to the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Validate Warehouse Process Type:
  
  Review the warehouse process type settings to ensure that a requirement indicator is assigned.
  If necessary, create or modify the warehouse process type to include the requirement indicator.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the relevant data in the system to identify any discrepancies or missing entries.
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRD to check product data or /SCWM/TO for transfer orders.
  
  
  
  Debugging Custom Logic:
  
  If there are custom enhancements, review the code to ensure that it does not interfere with the standard logic for determining the requirement indicator.
  Debug the process to identify where the logic fails.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRD (Product Master), /SCWM/TO (Transfer Order), and /SCWM/OM (Warehouse Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.