How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS092 - No work step type descriptions have been maintained in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 092

• Message text: No work step type descriptions have been maintained in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS092 - No work step type descriptions have been maintained in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS092 indicates that there are no work step type descriptions maintained in the Customizing settings for the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a work step that requires a description, but none has been defined.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of work step type descriptions in the Customizing settings. This can happen if:
  
  The necessary configurations have not been completed.
  The work step types have been created but not properly described.
  There may be a transport issue where the configurations were not transported correctly to the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the work step type descriptions in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter transaction code SPRO.
  Click on "SAP Reference IMG" to access the Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Work Step Types:
  
  Follow the path: Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management -> Work Step Types -> Define Work Step Types.
  Here, you can see the list of work step types.
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Select the relevant work step type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that a description is maintained for each work step type. If not, add the necessary descriptions.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After maintaining the descriptions, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the process that was previously causing the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring work step types in EWM.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are included in a transport request and moved to the quality or production environment as needed.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking for any additional configuration settings or consulting with your SAP Basis or EWM functional team for further assistance.