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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/EEC_CHECK057 - Field external WM for warehouse no. &1 in bus. sys. &2 is missing ?

  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 properly configured for the specified warehouse number.
  Verify that the warehouse number is correctly assigned to the relevant business system.
  
  
  
  Maintain External WM Settings:
  
  If the external WM field is missing, you may need to create or update the entry for the warehouse number in the relevant configuration tables.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Business System Assignment:
  
  Verify that the warehouse is correctly assigned to the business system in the system landscape.
  Use transaction code SLG1 to check for any logs related to the error and identify if there are any additional issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the warehouse and business system to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/CHK_CONSISTENCY to perform a consistency check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  SLG1 (Application Log)
  /SCWM/CHK_CONSISTENCY (Consistency Check)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any logs you have gathered.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCWM/EEC_CHECK057 error message.