How To Fix /SCWM/LC1018 - Activity area with key &1 &2 &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Activity area with key &1 &2 &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1018 - Activity area with key &1 &2 &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1018 Activity area with key &1 &2 &3 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error indicates that the system is trying to access an activity area that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The activity area you are trying to use has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Key: The key values (represented by &1, &2, &3) provided in the error message do not match any existing activity area in the database.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Data Deletion: The activity area may have been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration and verify if the activity area is defined correctly.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO: Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management -> Define Activity Areas.
  Ensure that the activity area with the specified keys exists.
  
  
  
  Verify Keys:
  
  Check the keys provided in the error message. Ensure that they are correct and correspond to an existing activity area.
  You can use transaction codes like /SCWM/ACTIVITY_AREA to view existing activity areas.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the activity area was included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in EWM to ensure that all configurations are intact and there are no inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring activity areas in EWM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/LC01 (for activity area management) and /SCWM/ACTIVITY_AREA (to view activity areas).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify activity areas in EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.