How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS206 - Node type &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Node type &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS206 - Node type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS206 Node type &1 is not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the configuration of the warehouse structure, particularly related to the node types defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Node Type: The error indicates that the node type specified (represented by &1) is not recognized or is not valid in the current context. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors in the node type.
  The node type not being defined in the system.
  The node type being deactivated or deleted.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the warehouse structure, such as missing or incorrect settings in the warehouse management configuration.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data related to the warehouse structure, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Node Type: Verify the node type that is causing the error. Ensure that it