How To Fix /SCWM/L1251 - Storage section text & & & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L1 -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Storage section text & & & & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L1251 - Storage section text & & & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L1251 Storage section text & & & & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a specific storage section text that is referenced in a transaction or process. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Section Text: The storage section text that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Storage Section Configuration: The storage section may not be properly defined in the system, leading to the inability to retrieve its associated text.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the storage sections.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Section Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for storage sections in SAP EWM.
  Ensure that the storage section in question is defined correctly and that it has an associated text.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Storage Section Text:
  
  If the storage section text is missing, you can create it by going to the relevant configuration area (usually under the Warehouse Management or Extended Warehouse Management settings).
  Ensure that the text is correctly entered and saved.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the storage sections to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport request, ensure that all relevant objects were transported correctly and that no objects are missing.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the storage section and its texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring storage sections and their texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/IMG to access the configuration settings for EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/L1251.