How To Fix /SCWM/LK016 - For warehouse number &, link to external system is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LK -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: For warehouse number &, link to external system is not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LK016 - For warehouse number &, link to external system is not activated ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LK016 indicates that the link to an external system for a specified warehouse number is not activated. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to perform operations that require integration with an external system, such as a third-party logistics provider or another SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the integration settings for the specified warehouse number have not been properly configured or activated. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary settings to establish a connection with the external system have not been set up in the SAP EWM configuration.
  Inactive Link: The link to the external system may have been deactivated or not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Warehouse Number: The warehouse number specified in the transaction may not be correctly configured for external system integration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error /SCWM/LK016, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration settings and verify that the external system link is properly configured for the warehouse number in question.
  Ensure that the necessary parameters for the external system (like RFC destination, logical system, etc.) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Activate Link:
  
  If the link is inactive, you will need to activate it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant integration or communication section.
  Navigate to the transaction code SPRO and follow the path: 
  Extended Warehouse Management -> Interfaces -> Integration with External Systems -> Define External System
  
  Ensure that the external system is defined and activated for the specific warehouse number.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Number:
  
  Verify that the warehouse number you are using is correct and that it has been set up for external system integration.
  You can check this in the EWM master data settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the connection to the external system to ensure that the integration is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed steps on configuring external system integration in SAP EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like SPRO, EWM, or SM59 (for RFC destinations) to navigate through the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully activate the link to the external system for the specified warehouse number.