How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY616 - Document type &3: &1 is mandatory in profile &2, but not supplied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Document type &3: &1 is mandatory in profile &2, but not supplied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY616 - Document type &3: &1 is mandatory in profile &2, but not supplied ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY616 indicates that a mandatory field is missing in the delivery document profile. This error typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when processing deliveries.
  Cause:
  The error message states that a specific document type (indicated by &3) requires a mandatory field (indicated by &1) to be supplied in the specified profile (indicated by &2). This usually happens when:
  
  The delivery document is being created or processed, and the required field is not filled in.
  The configuration of the document type in the EWM settings specifies that certain fields must be populated, but they are missing in the current transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Field: Check the error message for the specific mandatory field (&1) that is not supplied. This will give you a clue about what information is missing.
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the document type settings for the delivery document in question.
  Check the profile associated with the document type (&2) to see which fields are marked as mandatory.
  
  
  
  Fill in the Required Field: Once you identify the missing field, ensure that it is filled in when creating or processing the delivery document. This may involve:
  
  Manually entering the required information.
  Adjusting the data entry process to ensure that the field is populated.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, try to create or process the delivery document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support: If you are unsure about the required fields or how to configure them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDO (for delivery processing) or /SCWM/OD (for outbound delivery) to access the relevant screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If the mandatory field is not applicable in your business process, consider implementing a user exit or BAdI to modify the behavior of the document processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your delivery documents in SAP EWM.