How To Fix /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER008 - No container is defined for alert category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No container is defined for alert category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER008 - No container is defined for alert category &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MQ_MANAGER008 No container is defined for alert category &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the configuration of alert management, specifically related to the alert categories and their associated containers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error indicates that there is no container defined for the specified alert category. This can happen if the alert category has not been properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Alert Category: The alert category being referenced may not exist or may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary definitions for the alert categories and containers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Alert Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/ALERT or navigate through the SAP Easy Access menu to the relevant configuration for alert management.
  Verify that the alert category specified in the error message is correctly defined and that a corresponding container is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Define a Container:
  
  If the container is missing, you will need to create a new container for the alert category. This can typically be done in the alert management configuration settings.
  Ensure that the container is properly linked to the alert category.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including alert categories and containers, were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring alert management and containers in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the alert functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that alerts are being generated as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to alert management in EWM.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  EWM Configuration Guides: Review the official SAP EWM configuration guides for best practices on setting up alert management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your alert management system is functioning correctly.