How To Fix /SCWM/L3637 - Wave &1 item &2 for warehouse number &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Wave &1 item &2 for warehouse number &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3637 - Wave &1 item &2 for warehouse number &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3637 Wave &1 item &2 for warehouse number &3 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to process a wave that references an item or a warehouse number that is not recognized in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Wave: The wave number specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Invalid Item: The item number referenced in the wave does not exist in the specified warehouse.
  Warehouse Number Issues: The warehouse number provided may not be correctly set up or may not be active in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the wave, item, or warehouse.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified wave or item.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Wave Existence: Check if the wave number exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP EWM and searching for the wave.
  Check Item Master Data: Ensure that the item number exists in the specified warehouse. You can check this in the material master or warehouse management views.
  Validate Warehouse Configuration: Confirm that the warehouse number is correctly configured and active. You can check the warehouse settings in the EWM configuration.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the data related to the wave, item, or warehouse.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the wave and item. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Recreate Wave: If the wave is corrupted or has issues, consider recreating the wave with the correct parameters.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM, such as /SCWM/WAVE for wave management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP EWM documentation for best practices in wave management and item handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.