How To Fix /SCWM/ELS001 - Work Step &1 (&2): not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ELS -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Work Step &1 (&2): not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ELS001 - Work Step &1 (&2): not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ELS001 Work Step &1 (&2): not defined typically occurs in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a specific work step is not defined in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The work step that is being referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for the warehouse process types or work step definitions.
  Incorrect Work Step: The work step being called may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration, the work step may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the work step in question is defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP EWM customizing (SPRO).
  Ensure that the work step is correctly assigned to the relevant warehouse process type.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Work Step:
  
  If the work step is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This can be done in the EWM configuration under the section for defining work steps.
  Make sure to assign the correct parameters and settings to the new work step.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including work steps, were included.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Developments:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your EWM system, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard work step definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific work step and its configuration to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for process types) or /SCWM/WSTEPS (for work steps) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.