How To Fix /SCWM/CORE252 - &1 is not a valid screening method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CORE -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: &1 is not a valid screening method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CORE252 - &1 is not a valid screening method ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CORE252 &1 is not a valid screening method typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the screening method being used in a process, such as during the handling of goods or during the execution of certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Screening Method: The error indicates that the screening method specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The screening method may not have been properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the field where the screening method is specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the screening method you are trying to use is defined and active.
  You can check the configuration under the path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution