How To Fix /SCWM/CON211 - Determine requirement quantity indicator - step not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Determine requirement quantity indicator - step not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON211 - Determine requirement quantity indicator - step not active ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON211 Determine requirement quantity indicator - step not active typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to determine the requirement quantity for a specific process because the relevant step in the process is not active or configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Process Step: The error indicates that the process step responsible for determining the requirement quantity is not active in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the warehouse process types or the relevant settings in the EWM system.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The requirement quantity indicator may not be set up correctly in the warehouse process type or in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for the warehouse process types.
  Ensure that the process step for determining the requirement quantity is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate the Step:
  
  If the step is inactive, activate it in the configuration settings. This may involve enabling specific indicators or settings related to the process type.
  
  
  
  Review Requirement Quantity Indicator:
  
  Check the settings for the requirement quantity indicator in the warehouse process type. Ensure that it is defined and linked correctly to the relevant process.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by executing the process that triggered the error to ensure that the requirement quantity can now be determined correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring warehouse process types and requirement quantity indicators.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes or patches. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for process type configuration) or /SCWM/PRT (for process type determination) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the requirement quantity can be determined correctly in your SAP EWM system.