How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL053 - Project number is missing (item &1, type &2)

/SCWM/PI_APPL053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Project number is missing (item &1, type &2)

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/SCWM/PI_APPL053 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL053 Project number is missing (item &1, type &2) typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a project number is required for a specific item but is not provided. This error is often related to processes involving project management or cost accounting where tracking against a project is necessary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Project Number: The most straightforward cause is that the item in question does not have an associated project number. This could be due to data entry errors or missing configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to require a project number for certain transactions or items, and if this configuration is not met, the error will occur.
  Item Type: The item type specified in the error message may have specific requirements for project numbers that are not being fulfilled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Master Data: Verify the item master data for the item specified in the