How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE178 - Enter docking location or loading point for your query

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Enter docking location or loading point for your query

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE178 - Enter docking location or loading point for your query ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE178 typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a docking location or loading point, but this information is missing or not properly specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Docking Location or Loading Point: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a docking location or loading point in the relevant transaction or screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that prevent the system from recognizing valid docking locations or loading points.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in master data, such as warehouse layout or storage type definitions, that affect the availability of docking locations.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Docking Location or Loading Point: Ensure that you enter a valid docking location or loading