How To Fix /SCWM/CON182 - Determine weight indicator - step not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Determine weight indicator - step not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON182 - Determine weight indicator - step not active ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON182 Determine weight indicator - step not active typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system is unable to determine the weight indicator for a specific process step because that step is not active or configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Process Step: The process step that is supposed to determine the weight indicator is not active in the configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The weight determination process may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the warehouse process type or in the relevant configuration for weight determination.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not have the necessary weight information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Step Activation:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in EWM and ensure that the relevant process step for weight determination is active.
  You can check this in the Customizing settings under Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Process Types.
  
  
  
  Review Weight Determination Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the weight determination settings are correctly configured. This can include checking the weight indicator settings in the warehouse process type.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area and verify that the weight determination is set up as required.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the weight information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the relevant materials have the weight data filled in the appropriate fields.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that might affect the weight determination process, review them to ensure they are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to weight determination in EWM for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the weight indicator is now being determined correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI for process type configuration or /SCWM/MON for monitoring warehouse activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might 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 and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/CON182.