How To Fix /SCWM/LT418 - Item type or stock type not filled. Item creation may not be done

/SCWM/LT418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LT -

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Item type or stock type not filled. Item creation may not be done

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/SCWM/LT418 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/LT418 Item type or stock type not filled. Item creation may not be done typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to create or process an item in the system without specifying the necessary item type or stock type. This can happen during various processes, such as inbound deliveries, stock transfers, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item type or stock type is not defined in the system for the specific material or product being processed.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have omitted to fill in the required fields for item type or stock type during the creation of the item.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to missing information regarding item types or stock types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling