How To Fix /SCWM/MEDI020 - Merchandise distribution process could not be determined for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MEDI -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Merchandise distribution process could not be determined for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MEDI020 - Merchandise distribution process could not be determined for &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MEDI020 Merchandise distribution process could not be determined for &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate merchandise distribution process for a specific item or material (represented by &1).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The merchandise distribution process may not be configured for the specific material or product in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect, lacking necessary information for the distribution process.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings related to the merchandise distribution process in the EWM configuration.
  Missing Assignment: The item may not be assigned to any merchandise distribution process in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the EWM configuration settings and ensure that the merchandise distribution process is properly defined for the relevant materials.
  Verify that the necessary settings for the merchandise distribution process are