How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_API002 - Reference document category &1 (&2) inactive in profile &3; entry ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_API -

• Message number: 002

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_API002 - Reference document category &1 (&2) inactive in profile &3; entry ignored ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_API002 indicates that there is an issue with the reference document category in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the error states that the reference document category is inactive in the specified profile, and as a result, the entry is being ignored.
  
  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 document category has been deactivated or if it has not been properly configured in the system.
  Profile Configuration: The profile being referenced may not include the necessary settings for the document category, leading to its inactivation.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as incorrect or missing information related to the reference document category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant profile in EWM.
  Verify that the reference document category is