How To Fix /SCWM/MONITOR282 - Enter a warehouse process type for the proposed stock movements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MONITOR -

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Enter a warehouse process type for the proposed stock movements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR282 - Enter a warehouse process type for the proposed stock movements ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR282 indicates that a warehouse process type has not been specified for the proposed stock movements in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when trying to execute a stock movement without the necessary configuration or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Warehouse Process Type: The most common cause is that the system does not have a defined warehouse process type for the specific stock movement you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the warehouse process types in the EWM system.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have missed entering the required information in the transaction or process.
  Incompatibility: The stock movement type may not be compatible with the warehouse process types defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and ensure that the relevant warehouse process types are defined for the stock movement you are trying to execute.
  You can do this by navigating to the following path in the SAP Easy Access menu:
  Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Define Warehouse Process Types
  
  
  
  
  Assign Process Types to Stock Movements:
  
  Ensure that the stock movement types are correctly assigned to the warehouse process types. This can be done in the configuration settings where you map stock movement types to their corresponding warehouse process types.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  Verify that all required fields are filled out correctly in the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that the warehouse process type is selected or entered as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your EWM system, review them to ensure they are not interfering with the standard process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's documentation for specific guidelines on configuring warehouse process types and stock movements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for inbound deliveries) or /SCWM/PRDO (for outbound deliveries) to check the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/MONITOR282 and successfully execute the desired stock movements in your SAP EWM system.