How To Fix /SCWM/PIPAPER017 - Can't get basic data of warehouse number

/SCWM/PIPAPER017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PIPAPER -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Can't get basic data of warehouse number

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/SCWM/PIPAPER017 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/PIPAPER017 Can't get basic data of warehouse number typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to retrieve essential information related to a specific warehouse number. This can happen due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing master data, or system inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Warehouse Configuration: The warehouse number may not be properly configured in the system.
  Inconsistent Master Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the master data related to the warehouse.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the warehouse data.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or bugs affecting data retrieval.
  Transport Issues: If the warehouse configuration was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/WM and verify that the warehouse number is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all necessary settings (like storage