How To Fix /SCWM/L3046 - Whse process control must not be deactivated acc. to whse proc. cat. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Whse process control must not be deactivated acc. to whse proc. cat. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3046 - Whse process control must not be deactivated acc. to whse proc. cat. &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3046 indicates that the warehouse process control (WPC) must not be deactivated according to the warehouse process category specified. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is a mismatch between the configuration settings for warehouse processes and the actual operations being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Warehouse Process Category Configuration: The warehouse process category defined in the system may require that certain warehouse process controls remain active. If these controls are deactivated, the system will throw this error.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings for the warehouse process control and the warehouse process category.
  Process Type Settings: The process type associated with the warehouse process may not be configured correctly, leading to the deactivation of necessary controls.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Process Category Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the warehouse process categories in SAP EWM.
  Ensure that the warehouse process control settings are correctly configured and that they align with the requirements of the warehouse process category.
  
  
  
  Activate Required Warehouse Process Controls:
  
  If the warehouse process control is deactivated, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant warehouse process category.
  
  
  
  Review Process Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the process types associated with the warehouse process. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that they do not conflict with the warehouse process category settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on warehouse process categories and controls. This can provide insights into the expected configurations and any prerequisites.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the warehouse processes function as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRC (for process control) or /SCWM/PRC_CUST (for customizing process control) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/L3046 and ensure that your warehouse processes are functioning correctly.