How To Fix /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS501 - Storage type &1 not found

/SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS -

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Storage type &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS501 - Storage type &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS501 Storage type &1 not found typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified storage type in the warehouse management configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Storage Type: The storage type specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the storage type has not been created.
  
  Configuration Issues: The storage type may not be properly configured in the warehouse management settings.
  Warehouse Number Issues: The storage type may not be assigned to the warehouse number you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the storage type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the EWM configuration settings.
  Verify that the storage type in question is defined under the relevant warehouse number.
  Ensure