How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY098 - Consolidation group could not be determined automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Consolidation group could not be determined automatically

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY098 - Consolidation group could not be determined automatically ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY098 indicates that the system was unable to automatically determine the consolidation group for a delivery. This can occur in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to create or process deliveries that require a specific consolidation group for efficient handling and shipping.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The consolidation group may not be configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the warehouse management or delivery processing configuration.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for products, customers, or other relevant entities may not have the necessary information related to consolidation groups.
  Delivery Item Characteristics: The characteristics of the delivery items may not match any existing consolidation groups, leading to the inability to determine a suitable group.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic implemented in the system, they may interfere with the standard process of determining the consolidation group.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the consolidation groups are properly defined in the system. This can typically be done in the EWM configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and verify that the consolidation groups are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the products and customers involved in the delivery. Ensure that the necessary attributes related to consolidation groups are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the products are assigned to the correct consolidation groups.
  
  
  
  Analyze Delivery Items:
  
  Review the delivery items to see if they meet the criteria for any existing consolidation groups. If not, you may need to adjust the item characteristics or create new consolidation groups.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Logic:
  
  If there are custom enhancements or user exits that affect the determination of consolidation groups, review the code to ensure it is functioning as intended.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the /SCWM/DELIVERY098 error for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the consolidation group can now be determined automatically for the relevant deliveries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI for product master data or /SCWM/DELIVERY for delivery processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.