How To Fix /SCWM/CON177 - Could not determine indicator for recommended storage quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Could not determine indicator for recommended storage quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON177 - Could not determine indicator for recommended storage quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON177 indicates that the system could not determine the indicator for the recommended storage quantity in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises during processes such as stock placement, stock removal, or inventory management when the system is unable to calculate or retrieve the necessary data for storage quantities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The storage type or storage bin may not be properly configured in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the material, storage type, or warehouse.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the warehouse management settings or the material master.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type may not be correctly defined or linked to the storage type.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, blocked) may not be properly defined for the material in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the storage types and storage bins in the EWM settings.
  Ensure that the relevant warehouse process types are correctly set up and linked to the storage types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material in question to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the storage type and storage bin are assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the EWM system to identify any inconsistencies in the data.
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRD to check for any issues in the warehouse structure.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Types:
  
  Ensure that the stock types are correctly defined and that the material is assigned to the appropriate stock type.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to determine the indicator for the recommended storage quantity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRD for warehouse structure and /SCWM/MON for monitoring warehouse activities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.