How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS079 - Alert category is not maintained in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Alert category is not maintained in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS079 - Alert category is not maintained in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS079 indicates that the alert category is not maintained in the Customizing settings for the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process alerts or notifications related to warehouse operations, but the necessary configuration for alert categories is missing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the alert category required for the specific process or event has not been defined in the system's Customizing settings. This can happen if:
  
  The alert category was never set up.
  The alert category was deleted or modified incorrectly.
  There is a mismatch between the expected alert category and what is configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the alert category in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to access the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Alert Categories:
  
  Follow the path: Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Alerts -> Define Alert Categories.
  Here, you can create a new alert category or modify an existing one to ensure it meets the requirements of your warehouse processes.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Review the existing alert categories to ensure that they are correctly configured and active.
  Make sure that the alert category you are trying to use is listed and properly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Alert Categories:
  
  If necessary, assign the alert category to the relevant warehouse processes or events that require it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the relevant processes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring alert categories in EWM.
  Transaction Codes: You may also use transaction codes like SPRO for Customizing and /SCWM/ALERT for managing alerts directly.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS079 and ensure that your alert categories are properly maintained in the system.