How To Fix /SCWM/CON302 - Putaway control indicator field is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Putaway control indicator field is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON302 - Putaway control indicator field is initial ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON302 Putaway control indicator field is initial typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when trying to perform a putaway operation. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the putaway control indicator for the item being processed because the relevant field is empty (initial).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The putaway control indicator may not be configured for the material or storage type in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary data filled in, particularly in the Warehouse Management view.
  Storage Type Settings: The storage type settings may not be properly defined to allow for putaway operations.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the putaway may not be set up correctly or may not have a corresponding putaway control indicator.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the Warehouse Management view. Ensure that the putaway control indicator is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Putaway Control Indicators:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for putaway control indicators in EWM. Ensure that the necessary indicators are defined and assigned to the relevant materials or storage types.
  
  
  
  Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the storage types in the EWM settings. Ensure that the storage types are correctly set up to allow for putaway operations.
  
  
  
  Warehouse Process Type:
  
  Verify the warehouse process type settings in the EWM configuration. Ensure that the process type has the correct putaway control indicators assigned.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  If you have custom settings, ensure that they are correctly implemented and that they do not override the standard settings in a way that would lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test putaway operation to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on putaway processes and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SCWM/CON302 error in your SAP EWM system.