/SCWM/L3177 - Can't change WPT of HU &1 to another WPT with no storage control

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Can't change WPT of HU &1 to another WPT with no storage control

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3177 - Can't change WPT of HU &1 to another WPT with no storage control ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3177 Can't change WPT of HU &1 to another WPT with no storage control typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to change the Work Process Type (WPT) of a Handling Unit (HU) to another WPT that does not have storage control defined.
  Cause:
  
  WPT Configuration: The target WPT you are trying to change to does not have any storage control settings. This means that the system does not know how to manage the storage process for that WPT.
  Handling Unit Status: The Handling Unit may be in a status that does not allow for changes to be made.
  Warehouse Process Type (WPT) Assignment: The WPT you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the current state of the Handling Unit or the warehouse process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check WPT Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the WPT in the SAP system. Ensure that the target WPT has the necessary storage control settings defined.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (Customizing) and checking the settings for the WPT.
  
  
  
  Change to a Valid WPT: 
  
  If the target WPT does not have storage control, consider changing the Handling Unit to a different WPT that does have the necessary storage control settings.
  
  
  
  Review Handling Unit Status: 
  
  Check the status of the Handling Unit. If it is in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it is already being processed), you may need to complete or cancel the current process before making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on WPT and storage control settings to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects business operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): These are units of measure that can contain one or more products and are used in warehouse management to facilitate the handling and storage of goods.
  Work Process Types (WPT): These define how goods are processed in the warehouse, including picking, putaway, and other warehouse activities.
  Storage Control: This refers to the rules and settings that govern how items are stored in the warehouse, including the assignment of storage bins and the management of inventory.
  
  By ensuring that the WPT you are trying to assign has the appropriate storage control settings and that the Handling Unit is in a suitable status, you should be able to resolve the error.