How To Fix /SCWM/LT303 - Storage type &1 must contain storage type role 'work center'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LT -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Storage type &1 must contain storage type role 'work center'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LT303 - Storage type &1 must contain storage type role 'work center' ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LT303 indicates that a specific storage type in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system is missing the required storage type role of "work center." This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a task that requires a storage type to be designated as a work center, but the configuration does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Type Role: The storage type you are trying to use does not have the "work center" role assigned to it.
  Configuration Issues: The storage type may not be properly configured in the system to support the operations you are attempting to perform.
  Incorrect Warehouse Process: The process you are trying to execute may require a specific type of storage that is not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the storage type in question is configured correctly with the appropriate roles. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration transaction (usually through SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining storage types.
  
  
  
  Check Storage Type Roles:
  
  Find the storage type that is causing the error.
  Verify that it has the "work center" role assigned. If it does not, you will need to add this role.
  
  
  
  Assign the Work Center Role:
  
  Edit the storage type settings.
  Assign the "work center" role to the storage type.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to perform the operation again that previously resulted in the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Storage Type Roles: In SAP EWM, storage types can have multiple roles, such as "picking," "putaway," "work center," etc. Each role defines the functionality and behavior of the storage type.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring storage types and their roles.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/STYPE to directly access storage type configuration in EWM.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or EWM functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying configuration issues or dependencies.