How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE179 - Warehouse number &1 is not assigned to a supply chain unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Warehouse number &1 is not assigned to a supply chain unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE179 - Warehouse number &1 is not assigned to a supply chain unit ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE179 indicates that the specified warehouse number is not assigned to a supply chain unit in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This can occur during various processes, such as when trying to perform a stock transfer, create a delivery, or execute other warehouse-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Warehouse Number Not Assigned: The primary cause of this error is that the warehouse number you are trying to use is not linked to any supply chain unit in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings where the warehouse number has not been properly set up or linked to the relevant supply chain unit.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the warehouse number as part of a supply chain unit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Number Assignment:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify if the warehouse number is assigned to the appropriate supply chain unit.
  You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Extended Warehouse Management ? Warehouse Management ? Define Warehouse Number.
  
  
  Ensure that the warehouse number is correctly assigned to the relevant supply chain unit.
  
  
  
  Assign Warehouse Number to Supply Chain Unit:
  
  If the warehouse number is not assigned, you will need to create the assignment. This can typically be done in the configuration settings where you define the relationship between warehouse numbers and supply chain units.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (such as storage types, storage bins, etc.) is correctly set up for the warehouse number in question.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests have been properly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to warehouse management and supply chain units for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for inbound delivery processing) or /SCWM/PRDO (for outbound delivery processing) to test the functionality after making changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/DS_CORE179 and ensure that your warehouse number is properly assigned to a supply chain unit.