How To Fix /SCWM/PAS050 - Reference category &1 isn't defined in customizing table /SCWM/TPASRCAT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PAS -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Reference category &1 isn't defined in customizing table /SCWM/TPASRCAT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PAS050 - Reference category &1 isn't defined in customizing table /SCWM/TPASRCAT ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PAS050 Reference category &1 isn't defined in customizing table /SCWM/TPASRCAT typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to reference a category that has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference category specified (represented by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the customizing table /SCWM/TPASRCAT. This could happen if the category was never created or if it was deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Input: The reference category being used in a transaction or process might be incorrectly specified or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have included the necessary entries for the reference category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Table:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant customizing path for EWM.
  Check the customizing table /SCWM/TPASRCAT to see if the reference category exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Reference Category:
  
  If the reference category is missing, you can create a new entry in the /SCWM/TPASRCAT table.
  Ensure that you provide all necessary details for the reference category, such as the category name, description, and any other relevant attributes.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input where the error occurred to ensure that the reference category is correctly specified and matches an existing entry in the customizing table.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included the necessary customizing settings for the reference category. If not, you may need to re-transport or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on how to configure reference categories in EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for customizing settings.
  SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of the customizing table /SCWM/TPASRCAT.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring reference categories.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.