How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL052 - Number and/or item of sales order is missing (item &1, type &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Number and/or item of sales order is missing (item &1, type &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL052 - Number and/or item of sales order is missing (item &1, type &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL052 indicates that there is a missing number and/or item in a sales order during a process in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to process a sales order, but the required information is not available or is incomplete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sales Order Number: The sales order number may not have been provided or may be incorrect.
  Missing Item Number: The specific item number associated with the sales order may be missing or not specified.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the sales order or item number.
  Integration Issues: If the sales order is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data transfer.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in EWM that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to recognize the sales order or item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sales Order and Item