How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS402 - Process step &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Process step &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS402 - Process step &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS402 Process step &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to execute a process step that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Step Definition: The process step referenced by &1 is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or an oversight during the setup of the warehouse processes.
  Incorrect Process Step Name: The name of the process step might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the configuration or during execution.
  Transport Issues: If the process step was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the process step, the system might be referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Step Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the process step exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area (e.g., Customizing for EWM).
  Ensure that the process step is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Process Step Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and syntax of the process step name in the configuration or in the transaction where the error occurred.
  Ensure that the correct process step is being called in the relevant transaction or program.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the process step was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant objects or manually create the process step in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to EWM process steps to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes or enhancements related to process steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRC (for process configuration) or /SCWM/PRC_MAINT (for maintaining process steps) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or process steps in EWM, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for similar issues encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.