How To Fix /SCWM/PI_CUST002 - Make settings for physical inventory area &1 warehouse number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_CUST -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Make settings for physical inventory area &1 warehouse number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_CUST002 - Make settings for physical inventory area &1 warehouse number &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_CUST002 indicates that there are missing settings for the physical inventory area in the specified warehouse number. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to perform physical inventory activities without the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of configuration for the physical inventory area in the specified warehouse. This can happen if:
  
  The physical inventory area has not been defined in the system.
  The warehouse number is not properly linked to the physical inventory area.
  The necessary settings for physical inventory have not been completed in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the physical inventory area is properly configured for the specified warehouse number. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics -> Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Physical Inventory -> Define Physical Inventory Areas.
  
  
  
  Define Physical Inventory Area:
  
  Check if the physical inventory area for the specified warehouse number exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new physical inventory area by entering the relevant details (e.g., warehouse number, physical inventory area ID, etc.).
  
  
  
  Assign Physical Inventory Area to Warehouse:
  
  Ensure that the physical inventory area is assigned to the correct warehouse number.
  You may need to check the settings under Logistics -> Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Physical Inventory -> Assign Physical Inventory Areas to Warehouse.
  
  
  
  Check Other Related Settings:
  
  Verify that all other related settings for physical inventory are correctly configured, such as inventory document types and physical inventory procedures.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the physical inventory process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, LX02 for warehouse stock overview, and LI01 for creating physical inventory documents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring physical inventory in EWM.
  Support: If the issue persists after configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/PI_CUST002 error and successfully configure the physical inventory area for your warehouse.