How To Fix /SCWM/L3336 - Stock category &1 not allowed (check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Stock category &1 not allowed (check your entry)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3336 - Stock category &1 not allowed (check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3336 Stock category &1 not allowed (check your entry) typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user attempts to perform an action involving a stock category that is not permitted in the current context. This can happen during various processes such as stock transfers, inventory management, or when trying to create or modify stock items.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Stock Category: The stock category specified in the transaction is not valid for the operation being performed. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect selection.
  Configuration Issues: The stock category may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific warehouse or storage type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified stock category.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or settings may restrict the use of specific stock categories in certain scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Stock Category: Verify that the stock category you are trying to use is valid and correctly entered. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect values.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the EWM system to ensure that the stock category is allowed for the specific warehouse and storage type. This can be done in the customizing settings under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Extended Warehouse Management > Warehouse Management > Stock Management > Define Stock Categories.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the stock category. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or business process guidelines that may specify which stock categories are allowed for specific operations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM that may help in troubleshooting, such as /SCWM/PRDI for stock management or /SCWM/PRDI for stock transfer.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the correct usage of stock categories and the implications of their selections in the EWM system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.