How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL014 - No period variant maintained for warehouse &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No period variant maintained for warehouse &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL014 - No period variant maintained for warehouse &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL014 No period variant maintained for warehouse &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the configuration of the period variant for a specific warehouse. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined period variant for the specified warehouse, which is necessary for certain processes, such as inventory management or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the period variant has not been defined for the specified warehouse in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The warehouse may be incorrectly assigned to a period variant that does not exist or is not properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary period variant settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Period Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/PRDVAR or navigate through the SAP menu to check the period variants.
  Ensure that a period variant is created and properly configured for the warehouse in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Period Variant to Warehouse:
  
  If a period variant exists, ensure that it is assigned to the warehouse. You can do this in the configuration settings for the warehouse.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO: 
  
  Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management -> Define Period Variants.
  
  
  Assign the appropriate period variant to the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring period variants in EWM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRDVAR for period variant maintenance and /SCWM/WH for warehouse management settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the period variant is correctly configured and assigned, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your warehouse operations.