How To Fix /SCWM/MIGRATION216 - Printer control &3 for work center &2 in warehouse &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MIGRATION -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Printer control &3 for work center &2 in warehouse &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION216 - Printer control &3 for work center &2 in warehouse &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION216 indicates that there is a conflict with the printer control settings for a specific work center in a warehouse. This error typically arises during the migration or configuration of warehouse management settings in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or migrate a printer control for a work center that already exists in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the configuration for printer controls.
  An attempt to migrate data that includes existing printer controls without proper handling of duplicates.
  Inconsistent data in the system that leads to conflicts during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Printer Controls:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., SPAD for Spool Administration) and check if the printer control for the specified work center already exists.
  If it does exist, you may need to modify or delete the existing entry if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Data:
  
  If you are performing a migration, review the data being migrated to ensure that it does not contain duplicates for printer controls.
  Adjust the migration data to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you are configuring printer controls manually, ensure that you are not trying to create a printer control that already exists for the specified work center and warehouse.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to warehouse management and printer control configuration for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP EWM you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  /SCWM/MIGRATION: Migration transactions for EWM
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for information on configuring printer controls in EWM.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.