How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE272 - Enter a valid appointment planner (business partner)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Enter a valid appointment planner (business partner)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE272 - Enter a valid appointment planner (business partner) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE272 Enter a valid appointment planner (business partner) typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an issue with the appointment planner configuration or the business partner data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner designated as the appointment planner may not be defined in the system or may not be correctly set up.
  Inconsistent Data: The business partner data might be inconsistent or incomplete, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid appointment planner.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified business partner.
  Configuration Issues: The appointment planner may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and verify that the appointment planner is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the business partner is active and has the necessary roles assigned (e.g., as a supplier or customer).
  
  
  
  Verify Appointment Planner Assignment:
  
  In the EWM settings, check the assignment of the appointment planner to the relevant warehouse or process.
  Ensure that the appointment planner is linked to the correct warehouse and that the settings are consistent.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner data.
  Check the authorization roles assigned to the user and make adjustments if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the business partner data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration steps related to appointment planners in EWM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner management and /SCWM/APP for appointment management in EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  EWM Configuration: Review the EWM configuration guides for setting up appointment planners and related processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/DS_CORE272.