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

/SCWM/EEC_CHECK056 - Overview

• 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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/SCWM/EEC_CHECK056 - Details

• 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