How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY452 - Document flow: Follow-up document &3 of type &1 (&2) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 452

• Message text: Document flow: Follow-up document &3 of type &1 (&2) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY452 - Document flow: Follow-up document &3 of type &1 (&2) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY452 indicates that there is an issue with the document flow in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Specifically, it states that a follow-up document of a certain type does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the processing of deliveries, handling units, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Follow-Up Document: The follow-up document that the system is trying to reference does not exist in the database. This could be due to a deletion or a failure in the document creation process.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified in the error message may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected follow-up document.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database tables that manage document flows.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the EWM system that prevent the proper creation or linking of follow-up documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify if the follow-up document actually exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes or tables that manage the document types mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  Review Document Flow: Use transaction codes like /SCWM/DOCK or /SCWM/DELIVERY to review the document flow and see if there are any discrepancies.
  
  
  Recreate Missing Documents: If the follow-up document is missing, you may need to recreate it. This could involve reprocessing the original document or manually creating the follow-up document if applicable.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the EWM system to ensure that the document types and their relationships are correctly defined. This may involve checking the customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/DOCK, /SCWM/DELIVERY, and others that are used for managing deliveries and document flows in EWM.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or patches available.
  Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for more information on document flow and follow-up documents to understand the expected behavior and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SCWM/DELIVERY452.