How To Fix /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL055 - External process step &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: External process step &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL055 - External process step &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL055 External process step &1 is not defined typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to execute a process step that has not been properly defined in the system configuration. This error can arise during various warehouse management operations, such as during the execution of a warehouse task or when processing a handling unit.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external process step referenced by &1 is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for the warehouse process types or handling unit management.
  Incorrect Process Type: The process type associated with the external process step may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the necessary definitions may not have been transported correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in place, they may not be correctly integrated with the standard processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the external process step is defined. This can typically be found under the relevant process type settings.
  Ensure that the process type associated with the external process step is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Steps:
  
  If the external process step is indeed missing, you will need to define it in the system. This can be done through the customizing transaction codes related to EWM configuration.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/PRC to access the process configuration and check for the missing step.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific process type and external process steps to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing step.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRC for process configuration and /SCWM/WM for warehouse management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific notes addressing known issues or providing additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.