How To Fix /SCWM/EGR_S4001 - No document type or item type could be determined for PO &1 item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/EGR_S4 -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No document type or item type could be determined for PO &1 item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/EGR_S4001 - No document type or item type could be determined for PO &1 item &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/EGR_S4001 indicates that the system is unable to determine the document type or item type for a specific Purchase Order (PO) and its item. This error typically occurs in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when processing inbound deliveries or goods receipts.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for the document type or item type is missing in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The document type not being defined in the system.
  The item type not being linked to the document type in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Incorrect PO Data: The Purchase Order may have incorrect or incomplete data, which prevents the system from identifying the document type or item type.
  
  
  Integration Issues: If the PO is created in a different system (like SAP ERP) and not properly integrated with EWM, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard processing logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the document types and item types are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the mapping between the document types and item types is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review PO Data:
  
  Check the Purchase Order in the SAP GUI or relevant transaction to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the item categories and types are correctly assigned in the PO.
  
  
  
  Integration Check:
  
  If the PO is created in another system, ensure that the integration settings between the systems are correctly configured.
  Check for any errors in the IDocs or other interfaces that might indicate issues with data transfer.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the code to see where the determination of the document type or item type is failing.
  Look for any custom logic that might be affecting the standard behavior.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for inbound deliveries) or /SCWM/GR (for goods receipts) to analyze the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the EWM configuration guide, especially sections related to document types and item types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.