How To Fix /SCWM/LM_EWRKL082 - No event reason given for creating end-of-shift EWL; no EWL created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_EWRKL -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: No event reason given for creating end-of-shift EWL; no EWL created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL082 - No event reason given for creating end-of-shift EWL; no EWL created ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL082 indicates that there is no event reason provided for creating an end-of-shift EWL (End-of-Work List) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically occurs when the system attempts to create an end-of-shift EWL but lacks the necessary information to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Event Reason: The primary cause of this error is that the event reason for the end-of-shift EWL is not specified in the system configuration or during the process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the end-of-shift processing in the EWM system.
  User Input: If the user is manually triggering the end-of-shift process, they may not have provided the required event reason.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Reason Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and ensure that the event reasons for creating end-of-shift EWLs are properly defined.
  You can check the configuration under the path: SPRO -> EWM -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management -> Define Event Reasons.
  
  
  
  Provide Event Reason:
  
  If the end-of-shift process is being triggered manually, ensure that the user provides a valid event reason when prompted.
  If the process is automated, check the relevant program or transaction to ensure it is set up to include an event reason.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user triggering the end-of-shift process has the necessary authorizations to create EWLs and specify event reasons.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes or Updates:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes or updates. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the end-of-shift EWL can be created successfully without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on event reasons and EWL processing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing event reason and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create end-of-shift EWLs in SAP EWM.