How To Fix /SCWM/MONITOR233 - The day number does not exist in this shift sequence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MONITOR -

• Message number: 233

• Message text: The day number does not exist in this shift sequence

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR233 - The day number does not exist in this shift sequence ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR233 indicates that there is an issue with the shift sequence configuration in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the error states that the day number does not exist in the defined shift sequence. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access a shift that has not been properly defined for the specified day.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Shift Sequence Configuration: The shift sequence may not have been set up correctly, or the specific day being referenced does not have a corresponding shift defined.
  Date Mismatch: The date being processed may not align with the defined shifts in the system.
  Changes in Shift Definitions: If shifts were recently modified or deleted, it could lead to inconsistencies in the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shift Sequence Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the shift sequence configuration in the SAP EWM system.
  Verify that the shift sequence is correctly defined for all relevant days, including the day in question.
  Ensure that the day number being referenced in the error message corresponds to a valid entry in the shift sequence.
  
  
  
  Adjust Shift Definitions:
  
  If the shift for the specific day is missing, you may need to add it to the shift sequence.
  If shifts have been modified, ensure that all relevant processes are updated to reflect these changes.
  
  
  
  Review Date Settings:
  
  Check the date settings in the system to ensure that the current date aligns with the defined shifts.
  If necessary, adjust the date or the shift sequence to resolve the mismatch.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that it no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SCWM/SHIFT to access and modify shift sequences.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP EWM documentation for detailed guidelines on configuring shift sequences and understanding the implications of shift definitions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert familiar with EWM configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/MONITOR233 and ensure that your shift sequences are correctly configured.