How To Fix /SCWM/L1003 - Storage type & is not available (check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L1 -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Storage type & is not available (check your entry)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L1003 - Storage type & is not available (check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L1003 Storage type & is not available (check your entry) typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a user attempts to perform an operation involving a storage type that is either not defined, not active, or not available for the specific warehouse or operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Storage Type: The storage type specified in the transaction may not exist or may have been entered incorrectly.
  Inactive Storage Type: The storage type may be defined in the system but is currently inactive or not assigned to the warehouse.
  Warehouse Configuration: The storage type may not be assigned to the specific warehouse or storage location you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified storage type.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the warehouse management settings in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the storage type exists and is correctly defined.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/STRUC to check the storage type settings.
  
  
  
  Activate Storage Type:
  
  If the storage type is inactive, activate it in the system. This can usually be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Warehouse Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the storage type is assigned to the correct warehouse. You can check this in the warehouse management settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry for the storage type in the transaction you are using. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the storage type. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to warehouse management for any additional insights or specific configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/STRUC for storage type management and /SCWM/MON for monitoring warehouse operations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.