How To Fix /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON009 - Before you start work, please set the default warehouse.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Before you start work, please set the default warehouse.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON009 - Before you start work, please set the default warehouse. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON009 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an operation in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system without having a default warehouse set in their user profile. This is a common issue that can occur when users are trying to access warehouse-related functionalities via OData services.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a default warehouse to be specified for the user before they can perform any warehouse-related operations. This is necessary for the system to know which warehouse context to operate within.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set a default warehouse for the user. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access User Profile:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the user profile settings. This can typically be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Edit User:
  
  Enter the user ID for which you want to set the default warehouse and click on the "Change" button.
  
  
  
  Set Default Warehouse:
  
  Navigate to the "Parameters" tab.
  In the "Parameter" field, enter the parameter ID for the default warehouse (usually WHS).
  In the "Value" field, enter the warehouse number that you want to set as the default for this user.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Log Out and Log In:
  
  After setting the default warehouse, it is advisable to log out of the system and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Parameters: The default warehouse is set as a user parameter, which allows the system to automatically use this warehouse for transactions initiated by the user.
  Multiple Warehouses: If a user works with multiple warehouses, they can change the default warehouse as needed, but they must ensure that a valid warehouse is always set before performing warehouse operations.
  Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified warehouse. If the user does not have access to the warehouse, they may encounter other errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON009 error and proceed with your warehouse operations in SAP EWM.