How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS180 - Element Group of Level &1 (level-type &2) not found. EG-Guid = &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Element Group of Level &1 (level-type &2) not found. EG-Guid = &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS180 - Element Group of Level &1 (level-type &2) not found. EG-Guid = &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS180 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific element group at a given level. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when dealing with product master data or configuration settings related to element groups.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The element group specified in the error message may not be configured in the system. This could happen if the group was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Level or Type: The level or level-type specified in the error message may not correspond to any existing element groups in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system being unable to locate the specified element group.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the element group exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP EWM.
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/EG to check the element groups.
  
  
  Create or Adjust Element Group: If the element group does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is not correctly configured, adjust the settings as necessary.
  Review Level and Type: Ensure that the level and level-type specified in the error message are correct and correspond to the existing element groups.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Transport Review: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on element groups and their configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.