How To Fix /SCWM/EEC_CHECK057 - Field external WM for warehouse no. &1 in bus. sys. &2 is missing

/SCWM/EEC_CHECK057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/EEC_CHECK -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Field external WM for warehouse no. &1 in bus. sys. &2 is missing

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/SCWM/EEC_CHECK057 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/EEC_CHECK057 indicates that there is a missing external Warehouse Management (WM) field for a specific warehouse number in a business system. This error typically arises in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to perform operations that require a valid external WM configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external WM field for the specified warehouse number is not configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Business System Assignment: The warehouse may not be correctly assigned to the business system, leading to the absence of necessary external WM data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the external WM field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the EWM customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Go to the section for defining warehouse settings and ensure that the external WM field is