How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS187 - External Product Identifier &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: External Product Identifier &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS187 - External Product Identifier &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS187 External Product Identifier &1 not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a product associated with the specified external product identifier. This can happen for various reasons, including data inconsistencies or missing master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The external product identifier may not be defined in the system. This could be due to the product not being created or activated in the relevant master data tables.
  Incorrect Identifier: The identifier being used may be incorrect or misspelled, leading to the system not being able to locate the corresponding product.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like ERP), there may be synchronization issues where the product data has not been updated or transferred correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in EWM that are not aligned with the product master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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