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

/SCWM/ESI017 - Overview

• 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