How To Fix /SCWM/DIST_EQUIP044 - Can't use whse process type &1 for reverse loading using radio frequency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DIST_EQUIP -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Can't use whse process type &1 for reverse loading using radio frequency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DIST_EQUIP044 - Can't use whse process type &1 for reverse loading using radio frequency ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DIST_EQUIP044 indicates that there is an issue with using a specific warehouse process type for reverse loading in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when using radio frequency (RF) devices. This error typically arises when the warehouse process type configured in the system does not support reverse loading operations.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type specified in the error message (&1) is not configured to handle reverse loading operations. This could be due to the process type being set up for standard loading or other operations that do not include reverse loading.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the warehouse process type settings, where the reverse loading functionality is not enabled.
  Missing Customization: The system may not have the necessary customization to allow reverse loading for the specified process type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Process Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for warehouse process types in SAP EWM.
  Verify that the process type you are trying to use is indeed set up to allow reverse loading. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management -> Define Warehouse Process Types.
  
  
  
  Modify Process Type Settings:
  
  If the process type is not configured for reverse loading, you may need to create a new process type or modify the existing one to include reverse loading capabilities.
  Ensure that the relevant settings for reverse loading are activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to warehouse process types and reverse loading to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again using the RF device to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRT to manage process types or /SCWM/PRT to check the settings.
  RF Device Configuration: Ensure that the RF device settings are correctly configured to handle the warehouse process types you intend to use.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform reverse loading operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.