How To Fix /SCWM/PI_API023 - Stock owner is missing or incorrect for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_API -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Stock owner is missing or incorrect for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_API023 - Stock owner is missing or incorrect for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_API023 Stock owner is missing or incorrect for product &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the stock ownership of a product. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid stock owner for the specified product, which is necessary for processing inventory transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Stock Owner: The product in question does not have a stock owner assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Stock Owner: The stock owner assigned to the product is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings related to stock ownership.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the product may not be correctly set up, particularly in relation to stock ownership.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stock Owner Assignment:
  
  Go to the product master data in EWM and verify if a stock owner is assigned to the product.
  If not, assign a valid stock owner to the product.
  
  
  
  Validate Stock Owner:
  
  Ensure that the stock owner assigned is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in the relevant master data tables or transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in EWM related to stock ownership. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and requirements.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the product's master data is incorrect, update it to include the correct stock owner information. This can typically be done through transaction codes like MM02 for material master updates.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to view and modify stock owner information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to stock ownership in EWM for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and EWM-specific transactions for managing stock and inventory.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  EWM Configuration: Review the EWM configuration guide for stock management to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the stock ownership for the product is correctly set up in the system.