How To Fix /SCWM/MFS070 - Specify either a resource type or a communication point type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Specify either a resource type or a communication point type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MFS070 - Specify either a resource type or a communication point type ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS070 Specify either a resource type or a communication point type typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with the integration of warehouse management and manufacturing execution systems (MFS).
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system requires either a resource type or a communication point type to be specified in the configuration or during a transaction. This is often related to the setup of the MFS, where the system needs to know how to communicate with the resources (like machines or conveyors) involved in the warehouse processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for MFS in SAP EWM.
  Ensure that you have defined either a resource type or a communication point type in the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Define Resource Types:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code /SCWM/MFS and check the settings for resource types.
  Make sure that the resource types you are trying to use are properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Define Communication Point Types:
  
  Similarly, check the communication point types in the MFS configuration.
  Ensure that the communication points are correctly set up and linked to the appropriate resources.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the resources you are working with. Ensure that they are assigned the correct types and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for MFS and EWM for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/MFS - Main transaction for MFS configuration.
  /SCWM/PRD - For production-related settings in EWM.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  
  
  Community Forums:
  
  SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.