How To Fix /SCWM/GTS012 - Specify country of origin (item &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GTS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Specify country of origin (item &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GTS012 - Specify country of origin (item &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GTS012 Specify country of origin (item &1) typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is a requirement to specify the country of origin for a particular item in a logistics process, such as during the creation of a delivery or when processing goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country of Origin: The most common cause of this error is that the country of origin for the specified item (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require the country of origin to be specified for certain processes, and if it is not provided, the error will be triggered.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the item may not have the country of origin specified, which is necessary for compliance and reporting purposes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question.
  Ensure that the country of origin is specified in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, or Sales views).
  If it is missing, update the material master with the correct country of origin.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the handling of country of origin.
  Ensure that the system is set up to require the country of origin only when necessary, or adjust the settings to allow for flexibility if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Update the Delivery or Document:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (like creating a delivery), ensure that the country of origin is filled in the relevant fields of the document.
  If you are using a custom transaction or interface, ensure that it is correctly passing the country of origin information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to the country of origin for your industry or business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Compliance and Regulations: The country of origin is often required for compliance with trade regulations, tariffs, and customs documentation. It is important to ensure that this information is accurately maintained in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on handling country of origin requirements.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has specific business rules regarding the country of origin, consider implementing user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to enforce these rules programmatically.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/GTS012 Specify country of origin (item &1) and ensure that the necessary data is correctly maintained in your SAP system.