How To Fix /SCWM/MONITOR181 - Enter quantity and unit of measure for minimum replenishment quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MONITOR -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Enter quantity and unit of measure for minimum replenishment quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR181 - Enter quantity and unit of measure for minimum replenishment quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR181 indicates that there is an issue with the minimum replenishment quantity in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically occurs when the system expects a quantity and unit of measure to be specified for the minimum replenishment quantity, but they are either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity or Unit of Measure: The minimum replenishment quantity has not been defined for the relevant product or storage location.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product in the warehouse management system may not have the necessary details filled in.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the product, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or storage type settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected product.
  Ensure that the minimum replenishment quantity and the corresponding unit of measure are correctly defined in the relevant views (e.g., Warehouse Management view).
  
  
  
  Update Minimum Replenishment Quantity:
  
  If the minimum replenishment quantity is not set, enter the appropriate quantity and unit of measure in the material master.
  Make sure that the unit of measure is compatible with the product's base unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the storage type where the product is stored. Ensure that the replenishment settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the EWM system to identify any discrepancies in the data that may be causing the error.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring minimum replenishment quantities in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to update material master data or /SCWM/MON to access the EWM monitor for further analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and warehouse settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in EWM for further assistance.