How To Fix /SCWM/CON194 - Determine stock removal control indicator - Step not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Determine stock removal control indicator - Step not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON194 - Determine stock removal control indicator - Step not active ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON194 Determine stock removal control indicator - Step not active typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the stock removal control indicator for a specific step in the process because that step is not active or configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Step: The specific step in the warehouse process (like picking or stock removal) is not active in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The stock removal control indicators may not be properly configured in the warehouse management settings.
  Warehouse Process Type: The process type being used may not be set up to handle the stock removal control indicator.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the materials or storage bins involved in the process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the relevant steps in the warehouse process are active.
  Ensure that the stock removal control indicators are correctly defined for the process type you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Check the configuration of the warehouse process types to ensure they are set up to handle stock removal correctly.
  Make sure that the process type is assigned to the relevant warehouse and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the materials involved in the stock removal process have the correct stock removal control indicators assigned.
  Check the configuration of storage bins to ensure they are set up correctly for stock removal.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to EWM configuration for stock removal processes to ensure all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation into the specific warehouse process and its configuration may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for process type configuration) or /SCWM/MON (for monitoring) to check the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.