How To Fix /SCWM/LC1014 - Activity type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Activity type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1014 - Activity type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1014 Activity type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a specified activity type in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create or process warehouse tasks, or during the execution of certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified activity type (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Activity Type: The activity type being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly specified in the transaction or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the activity type may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the activity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the activity type exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP Easy Access menu.
  If the activity type does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the configuration to include it.
  
  
  
  Verify Activity Type:
  
  Double-check the spelling and format of the activity type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the activity type was included in the transport request. If it was not, you may need to re-transport the necessary configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the activity type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific activity type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/IMG to access the configuration settings for EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.