How To Fix /SCWM/LT402 - For warehouse process category &1, the WOCR activity area must be &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LT -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: For warehouse process category &1, the WOCR activity area must be &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LT402 - For warehouse process category &1, the WOCR activity area must be &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LT402 typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected Warehouse Order Creation Rule (WOCR) activity area and the one that is currently being used for a specific warehouse process category.
  Cause:
  The error message /SCWM/LT402 is triggered when:
  
  The warehouse process category being used does not align with the defined activity area in the Warehouse Order Creation Rule (WOCR).
  The configuration of the WOCR does not match the requirements for the specific warehouse process category you are trying to execute.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the warehouse process types or the WOCR itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check WOCR Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Warehouse Order Creation Rules in the SAP EWM system.
  Verify that the activity area defined in the WOCR matches the expected activity area for the warehouse process category you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Process Category:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse process category you are using is correctly set up and that it corresponds to the activity area defined in the WOCR.
  If necessary, adjust the warehouse process category settings to align with the WOCR.
  
  
  
  Adjust Activity Area:
  
  If the activity area needs to be changed, you can modify the WOCR to include the correct activity area that corresponds to the warehouse process category.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring WOCR and warehouse process categories.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/WOCR to access and modify the Warehouse Order Creation Rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the overall configuration of EWM, including warehouse process types, WOCR, and activity areas, to better understand how they interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.