How To Fix /SCWM/ESI017 - Error: Ship-to party data missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ESI -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error: Ship-to party data missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ESI017 - Error: Ship-to party data missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ESI017 indicating "Ship-to party data missing" typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an issue with the shipping data for a delivery or outbound process. This error suggests that the system cannot find the necessary ship-to party information, which is essential for processing the delivery.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Ship-to Party Information: The most common cause is that the ship-to party data is not maintained in the relevant master data (e.g., customer master, delivery document).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the EWM or the integration with the ERP system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data transfer that result in missing information.
  Incomplete Delivery Document: The delivery document may not have been fully populated with all required fields, including the ship-to party.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Customer Master Data: Ensure that the ship-to party is correctly defined in the customer master data. You can do this by navigating to the customer master record and verifying the ship-to party details.
  Review Delivery Document: Check the delivery document for completeness. Ensure that the ship-to party field is populated correctly.
  Maintain Ship-to Party in EWM: If you are using EWM, ensure that the ship-to party is maintained in the EWM settings and is correctly linked to the delivery.
  Data Transfer Validation: If the data is being transferred from another system, validate the data transfer process to ensure that all necessary fields are being populated correctly.
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration settings in both EWM and the ERP system to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle ship-to party data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) or VD03 (Display Customer Master) to check and update the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SCWM/ESI017 error message.