How To Fix /SCWM/CON208 - Determination of maximum storage type qty not active in stor. type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Determination of maximum storage type qty not active in stor. type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON208 - Determination of maximum storage type qty not active in stor. type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON208 indicates that the system is unable to determine the maximum storage type quantity for a specific storage type because the relevant configuration is not active. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Inactive Configuration: The storage type in question has not been properly configured to allow for the determination of maximum storage type quantities.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for the storage type, such as maximum capacity or other relevant parameters, have not been defined.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not be correctly set up to handle the specific storage type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the storage type in SAP EWM.
  Ensure that the storage type is active and that all necessary parameters (like maximum capacity) are defined.
  
  
  
  Define Maximum Storage Type Quantity:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SAP EWM:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Define Storage Types.
  
  
  Select the storage type that is causing the error and ensure that the maximum storage quantity is set.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the overall warehouse management settings are correctly configured to support the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard behavior of storage type determination.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. You can try to execute the transaction or process that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for product master) or /SCWM/STOCK (for stock overview) to check related configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring storage types and warehouse management settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, 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 resolve the error message /SCWM/CON208 and ensure that the maximum storage type quantity can be determined correctly.