How To Fix /SCWM/IT220 - Returns stock type not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Returns stock type not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT220 - Returns stock type not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT220 Returns stock type not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to process returns. This error indicates that the system does not have a defined stock type for handling returns in the specified plant and storage location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the stock type for returns has not been configured for the specified plant and storage location in the system.
  Incorrect Plant/Storage Location: The plant or storage location specified in the transaction may not be set up correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the stock types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the returns stock type is properly maintained for the specified plant and storage location. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Stock Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration settings.
  Navigate to the section for defining stock types.
  Ensure that the returns stock type is defined for the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Maintain Stock Type:
  
  If the returns stock type is not maintained, you will need to create or update the configuration.
  You can do this by accessing the following path in the SAP EWM configuration:
  
  Logistics Execution > Extended Warehouse Management > Warehouse Management > Define Stock Types.
  
  
  Here, you can add or modify the stock type settings for returns.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the plant and storage location are correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that the relevant master data (like material master) is correctly configured to allow for returns processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI for processing returns or /SCWM/IMG for accessing the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed guidance on stock type configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process returns in your SAP EWM system.