How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL102 - Enter physical inventory procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Enter physical inventory procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL102 - Enter physical inventory procedure ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL102 typically indicates that a physical inventory procedure has not been defined for the warehouse or storage location you are trying to work with in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error can occur when you attempt to perform actions related to physical inventory without having a proper procedure set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Physical Inventory Procedure: The most common cause of this error is that there is no physical inventory procedure defined for the specific warehouse or storage location.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to physical inventory in the EWM system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create a physical inventory procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Physical Inventory Procedure:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration settings.
  Navigate to the path: Extended Warehouse Management > Physical Inventory > Define Physical Inventory Procedures.
  Create a new physical inventory procedure or modify an existing one to ensure it is applicable to the warehouse or storage location in question.
  
  
  
  Assign the Procedure to the Warehouse:
  
  After defining the physical inventory procedure, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant warehouse or storage location.
  This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you defined the procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for physical inventory to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Ensure that the physical inventory procedure is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to perform the physical inventory has the necessary authorizations to access and manage physical inventory procedures.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring physical inventory in EWM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PI for physical inventory management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to physical inventory procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/PI_APPL102 error and successfully manage physical inventory in your SAP EWM system.