How To Fix /SCWM/PIPAPER013 - Can't check whether labor management is activated or not

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PIPAPER -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Can't check whether labor management is activated or not

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PIPAPER013 - Can't check whether labor management is activated or not ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PIPAPER013 indicates that the system is unable to check whether Labor Management (LM) is activated in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This can occur due to various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: Labor Management may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access Labor Management functionalities.
  System Settings: The system settings may not be correctly set up to allow for Labor Management checks.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that Labor Management is activated in the EWM settings. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP EWM system.
  Go to the SPRO transaction and check the settings under Extended Warehouse Management > Labor Management.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access Labor Management functionalities.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review System Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary components and settings related to Labor Management are correctly configured in the system.
  Check for any missing entries in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  If necessary, perform a system consistency check or consult with your technical team to investigate any underlying database issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for any specific guidance related to this error message.
  Check for any updates or patches that may address known issues with Labor Management in your version of SAP EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCWM/PIPAPER013 in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the Labor Management functionalities and that documentation is available for reference.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the problem to SAP support for further assistance.