How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT039 - File item &1: item number is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: File item &1: item number is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT039 - File item &1: item number is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT039 indicates that there is an issue with a file item in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, specifically that the item number is missing for a particular file item. This error typically arises during processes such as inbound or outbound deliveries, where item details are expected but not provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Number: The most direct cause of this error is that the item number for the specified file item is not provided in the relevant data structure or file.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing data from an external system or file, it is possible that the file does not contain the necessary item number or that the mapping of fields is incorrect.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the item number.
  User Input Error: If the item number is