How To Fix /SCWM/HU_WM005 - External storage process step &1 was set for HU &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: External storage process step &1 was set for HU &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM005 - External storage process step &1 was set for HU &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM005 indicates that there is an issue related to the external storage process step for a Handling Unit (HU) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The message typically states that a specific process step has been set for a particular Handling Unit, which may not be valid or may not be processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Process Step: The process step assigned to the Handling Unit may not be valid for the current operation or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings related to external storage processes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the Handling Unit or the external storage process.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the Handling Unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Step Configuration: Verify the configuration of the external storage process steps in the EWM settings. Ensure that the process step assigned to the Handling Unit is valid and correctly configured.
  Review Handling Unit Data: Check the details of the Handling Unit to ensure that all required data is present and correct. Look for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the Handling Unit and the external storage process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related processes.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the root cause of the error. This may involve checking the logs or using transaction codes like SLG1 to view application logs.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/PRDI for processing inbound deliveries or /SCWM/PRDO for processing outbound deliveries.
  EWM Configuration: Review the configuration settings for external storage processes in the EWM customizing settings (SPRO).
  Handling Units: Understand the concept of Handling Units in SAP EWM, including how they are created, managed, and processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/HU_WM005.