How To Fix /SCWM/LM_EWRKL003 - Error while reading supply chain unit with internal key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_EWRKL -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Error while reading supply chain unit with internal key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL003 - Error while reading supply chain unit with internal key &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL003 typically indicates that there is an issue with reading a supply chain unit (SCU) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The error message usually includes an internal key (represented as &1), which refers to the specific supply chain unit that the system is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Supply Chain Unit: The internal key provided may not correspond to any existing supply chain unit in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing or corrupted records related to the supply chain unit.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the supply chain unit.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the EWM settings that prevent the system from correctly reading the supply chain unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Internal Key: Check the internal key provided in the error message to ensure it is correct and corresponds to an existing supply chain unit.
  Check Database Entries: Use transaction codes like /SCWM/SCU or relevant database queries to verify that the supply chain unit exists and is not corrupted.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the supply chain unit. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Check Configuration: Review the EWM configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for supply chain units and related master data.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/SCU for managing supply chain units.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on supply chain units and error handling.
  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 diagnose and resolve the error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL003.