How To Fix /SCWM/LC1059 - Activity &1 is not defined for physical inventory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Activity &1 is not defined for physical inventory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1059 - Activity &1 is not defined for physical inventory ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1059 Activity &1 is not defined for physical inventory typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to perform a physical inventory operation, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified activity.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The activity you are trying to perform (indicated by &1) is not defined in the system for physical inventory. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Activity Type: The activity type you are trying to use may not be valid for physical inventory processes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the specified activity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the activity type you are trying to use is defined for physical inventory.
  You can check the configuration under the path: SPRO -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Physical Inventory -> Define Activities.
  Ensure that the activity type is correctly set up and linked to the physical inventory process.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Activities:
  
  If the activity is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This involves defining the activity type and ensuring it is associated with the physical inventory process.
  
  
  
  Review Activity Type:
  
  Make sure that the activity type you are trying to use is appropriate for the physical inventory process. If it is not, you may need to select a different activity type.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the physical inventory activities. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation or your internal documentation for more details on how to configure physical inventory activities.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PI for physical inventory or /SCWM/IMG for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully perform the physical inventory activities in SAP EWM.