How To Fix /SCWM/ELS011 - Work step &1 (&2 &3): &4 is not a unit of time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ELS -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Work step &1 (&2 &3): &4 is not a unit of time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ELS011 - Work step &1 (&2 &3): &4 is not a unit of time ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ELS011 typically occurs in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the time unit specified in a work step. The message indicates that the system expected a valid unit of time, but the provided value does not meet the required criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Time Unit: The time unit specified in the work step is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or an unsupported unit.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the EWM settings where the time units are defined.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect value in the relevant field, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid time unit.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be causing the error by not handling time