How To Fix /SCWM/CON195 - Determine storage section indicator - step not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Determine storage section indicator - step not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON195 - Determine storage section indicator - step not active ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON195 Determine storage section indicator - step not active typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system is unable to determine the storage section indicator during a process, such as during the creation of a transfer order or during the execution of a warehouse task.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Step in the Process: The error indicates that the step responsible for determining the storage section indicator is not active in the configuration. This could be due to a missing or incorrectly configured process step in the warehouse process type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the warehouse process types, storage types, or storage sections that prevent the system from determining the correct storage section.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like storage section definitions) may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Warehouse Process Type Settings: The warehouse process type being used may not have the necessary steps defined to determine the storage section.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration and check the settings for the relevant warehouse process type. Ensure that the step for determining the storage section indicator is active.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO -> EWM -> Cross-Process Settings -> Define Warehouse Process Types and verify the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Section Settings:
  
  Ensure that the storage sections are properly defined in the system. Check the configuration under: SPRO -> EWM -> Master Data -> Define Storage Sections.
  Make sure that the storage types and sections are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data is in place, including storage types, storage sections, and any relevant product master data that may affect storage section determination.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination fails. This may require technical expertise in ABAP or EWM configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for process-related data) or /SCWM/TO (for transfer orders) to analyze the situation further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCWM/CON195.