How To Fix /SCWM/MD008 - Specify the warehouse number and the person entitled to dispose

/SCWM/MD008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Specify the warehouse number and the person entitled to dispose

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/SCWM/MD008 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/MD008 typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specifying a warehouse number and a person entitled to dispose of the goods. This error indicates that the system needs more information to proceed with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Warehouse Number: The warehouse number is not specified in the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Missing Disposal Authority: The person entitled to dispose of the goods has not been specified or is not recognized in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM that are not properly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the necessary parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify Warehouse Number:
  
  Ensure that you have entered a valid warehouse number in the relevant field