How To Fix /SCWM/MFS006 - At least one clar. communication point or SP/EP/NIO indicator must be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: At least one clar. communication point or SP/EP/NIO indicator must be set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MFS006 - At least one clar. communication point or SP/EP/NIO indicator must be set ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS006 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the communication points or the indicators for the Shipping Point (SP), External Partner (EP), or Non-Inventory Object (NIO) in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and its integration with the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or other systems.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system requires at least one communication point to be defined for the relevant process, but none have been set up.
  Indicator Settings: The Shipping Point, External Partner, or Non-Inventory Object indicators are not properly configured or are missing.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant materials, products, or locations may not be correctly set up to include the necessary communication points or indicators.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Communication Points:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for communication points in the SAP EWM system.
  Ensure that at least one communication point is defined for the relevant process.
  
  
  
  Set Indicators:
  
  Go to the configuration for Shipping Points, External Partners, and Non-Inventory Objects.
  Ensure that the appropriate indicators (SP, EP, NIO) are set for the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials or products involved in the process.
  Ensure that the necessary communication points and indicators are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed instructions on configuring communication points and indicators.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRD for product master data or /SCWM/LOC for location master data to check and update the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SCWM/MFS006 error message in your SAP system.