How To Fix /SCWM/MD029 - Stock category &1 in LIME Customizing not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Stock category &1 in LIME Customizing not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD029 - Stock category &1 in LIME Customizing not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD029 Stock category &1 in LIME Customizing not defined typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system encounters a stock category that has not been properly configured in the LIME (Logistics Information Management Environment) customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The stock category referenced in the error message is not defined in the LIME customizing settings. This can happen if the stock category was not set up during the initial configuration or if it was deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Incorrect Stock Category: The stock category being referenced may be incorrect or not applicable to the current warehouse or process.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that caused the stock category to be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check LIME Customizing:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction for LIME (usually accessed via SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining stock categories.
  Ensure that the stock category mentioned in the error message is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Stock Category:
  
  If the stock category is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This involves specifying the necessary attributes and settings for the stock category in the LIME customizing.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included and correctly applied.
  If needed, re-transport the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are any user exits or enhancements that might affect stock category processing, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to LIME and stock category configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing), /SCWM/IMG (for EWM customizing), or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the stock category is properly defined in your SAP EWM system.