How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF841 - Reference document category &3 (&1) is inactive in profile &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Reference document category &3 (&1) is inactive in profile &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF841 - Reference document category &3 (&1) is inactive in profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF841 indicates that there is an issue with the reference document category in the delivery confirmation process within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the error states that the reference document category is inactive in the specified profile.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Reference Document Category: The reference document category specified in the error message is not active in the configuration profile. This can happen if the category was deactivated or if the profile was not set up correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the delivery confirmation settings or the profiles associated with the warehouse process types.
  Profile Assignment: The profile assigned to the delivery process may not include the necessary reference document categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration for delivery confirmation (usually found under the Logistics Execution or Extended Warehouse Management sections).
  Verify that the reference document category mentioned in the error message is active in the profile specified.
  
  
  
  Activate Reference Document Category:
  
  If the reference document category is inactive, you will need to activate it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings where you manage document categories.
  Ensure that the reference document category is included in the relevant profiles.
  
  
  
  Profile Review:
  
  Review the profile settings associated with the delivery confirmation process. Make sure that all necessary document categories are included and active.
  If needed, create or modify a profile to include the required reference document category.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the delivery confirmation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings or /SCWM/PRC for process configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed guidance on configuring delivery confirmations and managing reference document categories.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the delivery confirmation process functions correctly.