How To Fix /SCWM/LC1182 - Maintain default stock category for production supply

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Maintain default stock category for production supply

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1182 - Maintain default stock category for production supply ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1182 indicates that there is an issue with the default stock category for production supply in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a default stock category assigned for production supply, which is necessary for managing stock in the warehouse.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The default stock category for production supply has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for stock categories may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the production supply process.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like material master or storage type) may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Default Stock Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/PRD_SUPPLY or navigate through the EWM configuration menu.
  Check the settings for production supply and ensure that a default stock category is defined.
  If it is missing, create a new entry for the default stock category that should be used for production supply.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for stock categories in EWM.
  Ensure that the stock categories are correctly defined and that they are assigned to the relevant warehouse and production supply processes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the stock categories are correctly assigned to the materials involved in production supply.
  Verify that the storage types and other related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the production supply process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRD_SUPPLY, /SCWM/LC, and others related to warehouse management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed guidance on stock categories and production supply configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the default stock category for production supply is properly maintained, you can avoid encountering this error in the future.