How To Fix /SCWM/LK230 - Shipment type must not be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LK -

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Shipment type must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LK230 - Shipment type must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LK230 Shipment type must not be initial typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a shipment is being processed, but the shipment type has not been specified or is left blank (initial).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipment Type: The most common cause of this error is that the shipment type field is not filled in when creating or processing a shipment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of shipment types in the system, leading to the inability to select or define a shipment type.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the shipment type field or not filled it out correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipment Type Field: Ensure that the shipment type is specified in the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurs. This field should not be left blank.
  Review Configuration: If the shipment type is not available for selection, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the shipment types are properly defined and active.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for shipment types in EWM and verify that the necessary shipment types are set up correctly.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing additional training to users on how to properly fill out shipment details, including the shipment type.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify if there are any underlying issues in the code or logic that might be causing the shipment type to be initialized incorrectly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM that deal with shipments, such as /SCWM/SHIPMENT for creating or managing shipments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to EWM and shipment processing for more detailed guidance on shipment types and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to shipment types in your version of SAP EWM.
  
  By ensuring that the shipment type is correctly specified and configured, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/LK230 Shipment type must not be initial.