How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_API003 - Date type &1 (&2) inactive in profile &3; entry ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_API -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Date type &1 (&2) inactive in profile &3; entry ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_API003 - Date type &1 (&2) inactive in profile &3; entry ignored ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_API003 Date type &1 (&2) inactive in profile &3; entry ignored typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that a specific date type is not active in the specified profile, which leads to the system ignoring the related entry.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Date Type: The date type specified in the error message is not activated in the configuration profile being used. This can happen if the date type was deactivated or if the profile was not properly configured to include the necessary date types.
  Profile Configuration Issues: The profile referenced in the error message may not have the required settings or may be incorrectly set up.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with the data being processed that is causing the system to look for an inactive date type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant profile in SAP EWM.
  Navigate to the section where date types are defined and ensure that the date type mentioned in the error message is active.
  If it is inactive, activate it and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Date Types:
  
  Check the list of date types in the system to confirm that the date type exists and is correctly configured.
  If necessary, create or modify the date type to ensure it meets the requirements of your business processes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring date types and profiles in EWM.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRF (for profile maintenance) or /SCWM/DTYP (for date type maintenance) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to avoid impacting production data while troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary date types are active in the relevant profiles.