How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL020 - Material &1, party entitled to dispose &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Material &1, party entitled to dispose &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL020 - Material &1, party entitled to dispose &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL020 indicates that there is an issue related to the material and the party entitled to dispose of that material in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). Specifically, the error message states that the material (&1) and the party entitled to dispose (&2) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause of this error is that the material master data or the business partner (party entitled to dispose) is not properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that prevent the system from recognizing the material or the party.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the EWM and the ERP system, especially if the systems are not synchronized properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material or the business partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master transaction (MM03) and verify that the material exists and is correctly set up in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner:
  
  Check the business partner (BP) transaction (BP) to ensure that the party entitled to dispose exists and is correctly configured.
  Make sure that the business partner is assigned to the relevant roles that allow them to dispose of materials.
  
  
  
  Review EWM Configuration:
  
  Check the EWM configuration settings to ensure that the integration between EWM and the ERP system is correctly set up.
  Verify that the necessary settings for disposal and inventory management are in place.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are using a decentralized system, ensure that the data is synchronized between the ERP and EWM systems.
  You may need to run data synchronization jobs or check for any errors in the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and business partner data.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  BP (Business Partner)
  /SCWM/PI (EWM Process Integration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on EWM and material management processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.