How To Fix /SCWM/ELS057 - Selection &1 &2 &3 &4: Warehouse number or object type not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ELS -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Selection &1 &2 &3 &4: Warehouse number or object type not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ELS057 - Selection &1 &2 &3 &4: Warehouse number or object type not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ELS057 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the warehouse number or object type in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified warehouse number or object type in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Warehouse Number Not Defined: The warehouse number you are trying to use is not defined in the system.
  Object Type Not Defined: The object type (such as storage type, storage bin, etc.) is not defined for the specified warehouse number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the EWM settings or the integration with other modules (like SAP ERP).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified warehouse number or object type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Number:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration and verify that the warehouse number you are trying to use is correctly defined.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/WM to check the warehouse number settings.
  
  
  
  Check Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are trying to access is defined for the warehouse number.
  Check the configuration for storage types, storage bins, and other relevant object types.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the EWM configuration settings to ensure that all necessary components are properly set up.
  Make sure that the integration with SAP ERP (if applicable) is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the warehouse number and object type.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for more details on configuring warehouse numbers and object types in EWM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/WM, /SCWM/PR, and others that are used for warehouse management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential fixes or patches.
  EWM Configuration Guide: Review the EWM configuration guide for detailed steps on setting up warehouse numbers and object types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCWM/ELS057.