How To Fix /SCWM/LK224 - Shipment reference missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LK -

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Shipment reference missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LK224 - Shipment reference missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LK224 Shipment reference missing typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an attempt to process a delivery or a shipment without a valid shipment reference. This can happen during various operations, such as creating a delivery, posting goods movements, or during the execution of warehouse tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipment Reference: The most common cause is that the shipment reference is not provided or is missing in the relevant document or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that prevent the system from recognizing or linking the shipment reference correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to the absence of a shipment reference.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering the shipment reference during the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipment Reference: Ensure that the shipment reference is correctly entered in