How To Fix /SCWM/HU_WM078 - Owner not specified for stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Owner not specified for stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM078 - Owner not specified for stock ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM078: Owner not specified for stock typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot identify the owner of the stock associated with a handling unit, which is necessary for various processes in warehouse management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Owner Information: The handling unit (HU) does not have an owner specified in the system. This can happen if the HU was created without assigning an owner or if the owner information was lost during a transfer or movement.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that do not allow for stock to be processed without an owner.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to the owner not being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Owner to Handling Unit:
  
  Navigate to the handling unit in question and check the details. If the