How To Fix /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION087 - Document type &1 not configured for communication with ERP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Document type &1 not configured for communication with ERP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION087 - Document type &1 not configured for communication with ERP ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION087 Document type &1 not configured for communication with ERP typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the configuration of document types for communication between EWM and the ERP system (like SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC).
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the document type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) is not properly configured in the system for integration with the ERP. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The document type is not defined in the EWM system.
  The document type is defined but not linked to the appropriate ERP communication settings.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration between EWM and ERP regarding the document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify if the document type in question is defined.
  Navigate to the transaction code /SCWM/IMG and check under the path: 
  
  Extended Warehouse Management -> Integration with ERP -> Define Document Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the document type is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Link Document Type to ERP:
  
  If the document type exists, ensure that it is linked to the appropriate ERP document type.
  Check the settings under:
  
  Extended Warehouse Management -> Integration with ERP -> Define Document Types for ERP Integration.
  
  
  Make sure that the document type is correctly mapped to the corresponding ERP document type.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom document types, ensure that they are also configured correctly for communication with the ERP system.
  
  
  
  Review Communication Settings:
  
  Ensure that the communication settings between EWM and ERP are correctly set up. This includes checking the RFC connections and ensuring that the necessary authorizations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. You can try to create or process a document of the specified type to verify that the integration works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/IMG: Access the EWM configuration.
  /SCWM/ERPI: Monitor the integration with ERP.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed guidance on configuration and integration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to document type configuration and integration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the document type is properly configured for communication with the ERP system.