How To Fix /SCWM/EGF202 - Specify a chart type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/EGF -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Specify a chart type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/EGF202 - Specify a chart type ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/EGF202 Specify a chart type typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a user attempts to generate a report or visualization without specifying the required chart type. This error indicates that the system needs a specific type of chart to be defined in order to proceed with the requested operation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart Type: The user has not selected or specified a chart type in the report or visualization settings.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration issue in the reporting tool or dashboard that is preventing the chart type from being recognized.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the chart type selection field while setting up the report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Chart Type: 
  
  Go back to the report or visualization settings and ensure that you select a chart type from the available options (e.g., bar chart, line chart, pie chart, etc.).
  Save the changes and try to generate the report again.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings of the reporting tool or dashboard to ensure that all necessary components are properly set up.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or EWM administrator to verify that the reporting tools are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If users are frequently encountering this error, consider providing training or documentation on how to properly set up reports and specify chart types.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Extended Warehouse Management and reporting tools for detailed instructions on setting up reports and visualizations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Error Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/EGF202 Specify a chart type and successfully generate your reports or visualizations in SAP EWM.