How To Fix /SCWM/MFS003 - No entry determined in storage control, WT remains inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No entry determined in storage control, WT remains inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MFS003 - No entry determined in storage control, WT remains inactive ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS003 No entry determined in storage control, WT remains inactive typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) and the Material Flow System (MFS) in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error indicates that the system could not find a suitable storage control entry for a specific warehouse task (WT), which prevents the WT from being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Storage Control Configuration: There may be no storage control settings defined for the specific warehouse, storage type, or product involved in the warehouse task.
  Incorrect Warehouse Task Parameters: The parameters defined in the warehouse task may not match any existing storage control entries.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the materials, storage types, or storage bins may not be correctly set up or may be inconsistent.
  Warehouse Process Type Issues: The warehouse process type associated with the WT may not be correctly configured to allow for the necessary storage control.
  Storage Type Not Active: The storage type being used may not be active or may not have the necessary settings for the operation being performed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Storage Control Settings:
  
  Navigate to the storage control settings in the SAP EWM configuration and ensure that the necessary entries are defined for the relevant warehouse, storage type, and product.
  Ensure that the storage control is correctly set up to handle the specific warehouse task.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Task Parameters:
  
  Check the parameters of the warehouse task to ensure they align with the storage control entries. This includes verifying the product, storage type, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the materials, storage types, and storage bins is correctly maintained. This includes checking for any inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  
  
  Examine Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Review the warehouse process types associated with the warehouse task to ensure they are configured correctly and that they allow for the necessary storage control.
  
  
  
  Activate Storage Types:
  
  If the storage type is inactive, activate it in the system and ensure that it has the necessary settings for the operations being performed.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes or enhancements related to storage control and warehouse tasks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SCWM/WM for warehouse management or /SCWM/MFS for material flow system settings to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on storage control and warehouse task processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.