How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY097 - Office &1 for warehouse number &2 could not be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Office &1 for warehouse number &2 could not be assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY097 - Office &1 for warehouse number &2 could not be assigned ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY097 indicates that a specific office (or delivery office) could not be assigned to a warehouse number in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises during the process of creating or processing deliveries, where the system is unable to find a valid assignment of the specified office to the given warehouse.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The office may not be properly configured in the system for the specified warehouse number.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the warehouse or office may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings between the warehouse and the office, such as different organizational units or settings that do not align.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or assign the specified office to the warehouse.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the office is correctly assigned to the warehouse number.
  Ensure that the office is active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both the warehouse and the office. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Validate that the office is linked to the correct organizational unit that corresponds to the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If there are inconsistencies, adjust the settings to ensure that the office and warehouse are compatible.
  Make sure that the relevant organizational structures (like plants, storage locations, etc.) are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that triggered the error.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for managing deliveries) or /SCWM/MON (for monitoring warehouse processes) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.