How To Fix /SCWM/EEC_CHECK056 - Field external WM for warehouse no. &1 in bus. sys. &2 should be "E"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/EEC_CHECK -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Field external WM for warehouse no. &1 in bus. sys. &2 should be "E"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/EEC_CHECK056 - Field external WM for warehouse no. &1 in bus. sys. &2 should be "E" ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/EEC_CHECK056 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the external Warehouse Management (WM) system for a specific warehouse number in the business system. The message states that the field for the external WM should be set to "E" (which typically stands for "External").
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The warehouse number in question is not correctly configured in the system to indicate that it is an external warehouse.
  Business System Settings: The business system settings may not be aligned with the expected configuration for the warehouse.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the warehouse or business system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the warehouse in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the warehouse number is set up correctly and that the external WM indicator is set to "E".
  
  
  
  Review Business System Settings:
  
  Navigate to the business system settings in the SAP system.
  Verify that the warehouse number is correctly assigned to the business system and that the external WM field is set to "E".
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the warehouse and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  If there are any discrepancies, update the master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to warehouse management and external systems to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the warehouse functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE16 (for table display) to check the relevant settings.
  Tables: Relevant tables may include T320 (for warehouse management settings) and T300 (for business system settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCWM/EEC_CHECK056.