How To Fix /SCWM/CON206 - Determine minimum replenishment quantity - step not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Determine minimum replenishment quantity - step not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON206 - Determine minimum replenishment quantity - step not active ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON206 Determine minimum replenishment quantity - step not active typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes, particularly when dealing with replenishment strategies in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the minimum replenishment quantity because the relevant step in the process is not active or configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Process Step: The error suggests that the process step responsible for determining the minimum replenishment quantity is not active in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect settings in the warehouse process type or replenishment strategy.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like storage types, storage bins, or products) may not be set up correctly or may be missing necessary information.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type used for replenishment may not be configured to include the step for determining the minimum replenishment quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the process step for determining the minimum replenishment quantity is active.
  Ensure that the relevant warehouse process type is correctly configured to include this step.
  
  
  
  Review Replenishment Strategy:
  
  Check the replenishment strategy settings in the system. Make sure that the strategy being used is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (products, storage types, storage bins) is correctly maintained and that there are no missing entries that could affect the replenishment process.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for EWM and ensure that all necessary settings related to replenishment and inventory management are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of replenishment processes in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the replenishment process works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PR (for replenishment) or /SCWM/IMG (for configuration) to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  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 cause of the error message /SCWM/CON206.