How To Fix /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL060 - External process step &1 is inactive for labor management in warehouse &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: External process step &1 is inactive for labor management in warehouse &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL060 - External process step &1 is inactive for labor management in warehouse &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL060 indicates that an external process step is inactive for labor management in a specific warehouse. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to execute a labor management process that requires a specific external process step that has not been activated or configured properly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Process Step: The external process step referenced in the error message is not active in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or the process step not being defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of labor management or the specific warehouse settings that prevent the process step from being recognized as active.
  Warehouse Settings: The warehouse settings may not be properly aligned with the labor management processes, leading to the system not recognizing the external process step.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Process Step:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for labor management in SAP EWM.
  Check the settings for the specific warehouse (&2 in the error message) and ensure that the external process step (&1) is activated.
  If the process step is not listed, you may need to create or define it in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration areas in SAP EWM (e.g., SPRO settings).
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for labor management and external process steps are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Verify that the warehouse settings are correctly configured to support labor management.
  Ensure that the warehouse is set up to use the required external process steps.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring labor management and external process steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the labor management process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/LM for labor management settings or /SCWM/PR for process-related configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and activating the process step, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the external process step is active for labor management in the specified warehouse.