How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT040 - Item &1: PI document header data is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Item &1: PI document header data is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT040 - Item &1: PI document header data is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT040 Item &1: PI document header data is missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with the Post Processing Framework (PPF) or when processing handling units (HUs) and stock movements.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary header data for the specified item (denoted by &1). The missing header data could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Document Creation: The PI (Physical Inventory) document may not have been created correctly, or the header data was not saved.
  Data Corruption: There might be issues with the data integrity in the database, leading to missing entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the EWM or PI module could lead to this error.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the PI document header data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following