How To Fix /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER007 - Alert category &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Alert category &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER007 - Alert category &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER007 Alert category &1 is unknown typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue related to the configuration of alert categories in the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference an alert category that has not been defined or is not recognized.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The alert category referenced in the error message is not configured in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the alert category name being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary alert category definitions.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, certain configurations may not have been migrated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for alert management in SAP EWM.
  Verify that the alert category in question is defined correctly.
  If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Review the code or configuration where the alert category is being referenced to ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the alert category was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to alert management in EWM for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/ALERT to manage alerts or /SCWM/IMG to access the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for details on alert management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the unknown alert category in SAP EWM.