How To Fix /SCWM/CON238 - Determination not possible since max. storage type quantity is not known

/SCWM/CON238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Determination not possible since max. storage type quantity is not known

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/SCWM/CON238 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/CON238 indicates that the system is unable to determine the maximum storage type quantity for a specific storage type during the handling of a warehouse process. This can occur in the context of warehouse management in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The maximum storage quantity for the storage type has not been defined in the system. This is essential for the system to know how much stock can be stored in that particular storage type.
  
  
  Incorrect Storage Type Settings: The storage type may not be properly configured in the warehouse management settings, leading to the system being unable to retrieve the necessary data.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the storage type or the warehouse.
  
  
  Warehouse Process Issues: The error can also occur if there are issues with the