How To Fix /SCWM/LT388 - 'Putaway complete' and storage type role &1 is not provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LT -

• Message number: 388

• Message text: 'Putaway complete' and storage type role &1 is not provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LT388 - 'Putaway complete' and storage type role &1 is not provided ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LT388 'Putaway complete' and storage type role &1 is not provided typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an issue with the configuration of storage types and their roles during the putaway process.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to complete a putaway process, but the storage type role specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not defined or not properly configured in the system. Storage type roles are essential for defining how different storage types behave in the warehouse, including their suitability for various operations like putaway, picking, etc.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and check the configuration of the storage type that is being referenced in the error message.
  Ensure that the storage type role is correctly assigned to the storage type in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Storage Type Role:
  
  If the storage type role is missing, you need to assign the appropriate role to the storage type. This can be done in the EWM customizing settings:
  
  Navigate to Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Define Storage Types.
  Select the relevant storage type and ensure that the correct roles (like Putaway, Picking, etc.) are assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse process types associated with the putaway process are correctly configured to use the storage type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Putaway Strategies:
  
  Check if the putaway strategies are correctly defined and that they reference the appropriate storage types and roles.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the putaway process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for managing putaway) or /SCWM/STOR (for storage type management) to access relevant configurations.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on storage type roles and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the putaway process can be completed successfully.