How To Fix /SCWM/IT221 - Scrapping stock type not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Scrapping 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/IT221 - Scrapping stock type not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT221 Scrapping stock type not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2 typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory management processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error indicates that the system is unable to process a scrapping operation because the scrapping stock type has not been defined for the specified plant and storage location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The scrapping stock type 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.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the stock type settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM.
  Navigate to the relevant settings for stock types.
  Ensure that the scrapping stock type is defined for the specified plant and storage location.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create or maintain the stock type settings.
  
  
  
  Define Stock Type:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to: Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management -> Stock Types -> Define Stock Types.
  Here, you can add or modify the scrapping stock type for the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Verify that the plant and storage location specified in the error message are correct and exist in the system.
  Ensure that they are properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform scrapping operations and access stock type configurations.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the scrapping operation again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on stock types and their configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, LX02 (for stock overview), and LT0G (for scrapping).
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform scrapping operations in SAP EWM.