How To Fix /SCWM/IT216 - Availability group not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Availability group not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT216 - Availability group not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT216 Availability group not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a defined availability group for a specific plant and storage location combination. This can affect inventory management and stock availability checks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Availability Group: The primary cause of this error is that the availability group has not been defined for the specified plant and storage location in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that prevent the system from recognizing the availability group.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the plant or storage location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Availability Group:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration settings.
  Navigate to the path: Extended Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Define Availability Groups.
  Create a new availability group or modify an existing one to include the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the availability group is correctly assigned to the plant and storage location in the system.
  Verify that the configuration is consistent and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the plant and storage location to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Make sure that the relevant stock types and availability groups are assigned properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the system to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Perform stock availability checks to confirm that the availability group is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SCWM/MON for monitoring or /SCWM/IMG for configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed guidance on availability groups and their configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the availability group is properly defined and configured, you should be able to resolve the error and maintain smooth warehouse operations.