How To Fix /SCWM/L3227 - Storage type &1 assigned as an identification point is not an ID point

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Storage type &1 assigned as an identification point is not an ID point

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3227 - Storage type &1 assigned as an identification point is not an ID point ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3227 indicates that a storage type has been assigned as an identification point, but it is not configured as an ID point in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The storage type in question has been marked as an identification point, but it has not been set up correctly in the system to function as an ID point.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for the storage type, leading to this error when the system tries to process it as an ID point.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the storage type is correctly configured as an ID point. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/IMG to access the Implementation Guide for EWM.
  Navigate to Warehouse Management > Storage Types > Define Storage Types.
  Find the storage type that is causing the error and check its settings.
  
  
  
  Set as ID Point:
  
  Ensure that the storage type is marked as an ID point. This can usually be done by checking the relevant checkbox or setting in the storage type configuration.
  If it is not set as an ID point, you will need to modify the configuration to enable this feature.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration and exit the IMG.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Perform the operation that previously triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Identification Points: In EWM, identification points are used to manage the identification of goods movements and inventory. They are crucial for processes like picking, putaway, and stock transfers.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on configuring storage types and identification points in EWM.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, 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/L3227 and ensure that your storage type is correctly configured as an ID point.