How To Fix /SCWM/ELS012 - Selection &1 &2 &3 &4: Work step sequence not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ELS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Selection &1 &2 &3 &4: Work step sequence not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ELS012 - Selection &1 &2 &3 &4: Work step sequence not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ELS012 Selection &1 &2 &3 &4: Work step sequence not defined typically occurs in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a defined sequence of work steps for a specific process or task. This can happen during various operations, such as picking, packing, or other warehouse activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the work step sequence has not been defined in the system for the specific process you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Process Type: The process type being used may not have a corresponding work step sequence defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system being unable to determine the correct work step sequence.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Work Step Sequence:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM.
  Navigate to the relevant area where work step sequences are defined (e.g., under Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Process Types).
  Ensure that the work step sequence is defined for the process type you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Check Process Type:
  
  Verify that the process type you are using is correctly set up and that it has a valid work step sequence associated with it.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the warehouse process, such as warehouse tasks, handling units, and storage types, to ensure that everything is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on defining work step sequences and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  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 need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for process type definition) or /SCWM/ELSE (for work step sequences) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.