How To Fix /SCWM/L3081 - Storage type & not sufficiently maintained for block storage strategy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Storage type & not sufficiently maintained for block storage strategy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3081 - Storage type & not sufficiently maintained for block storage strategy ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3081 indicates that the specified storage type is not sufficiently maintained for the block storage strategy in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to execute a storage operation that requires specific configurations for block storage, but those configurations are missing or incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  
  Storage Type Configuration: The storage type in question may not be properly configured to support block storage strategies. This includes settings related to the storage type's characteristics, such as whether it allows block storage and how it handles stock placement and removal.
  
  
  Block Storage Strategy: The block storage strategy itself may not be correctly defined or linked to the storage type. This could involve missing parameters or incorrect settings in the strategy definition.
  
  
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the storage type may not be set up to handle block storage operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration for the storage type in EWM (Transaction code: /SCWM/IMG).
  Ensure that the storage type is set up to support block storage. Check the settings for block storage in the storage type definition.
  
  
  
  Review Block Storage Strategy:
  
  Navigate to the block storage strategy configuration and ensure that it is correctly defined.
  Verify that the strategy is assigned to the appropriate storage type.
  
  
  
  Warehouse Process Type:
  
  Check the warehouse process type associated with the storage type. Ensure that it is configured to handle block storage operations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the storage operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring storage types and block storage strategies.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/IMG for configuration and /SCWM/PRD for monitoring warehouse processes.
  EWM Documentation: Review the official SAP EWM documentation for best practices on configuring storage types and strategies.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCWM/L3081.