How To Fix /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP021 - Defective materials to be moved in the warehouse

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Defective materials to be moved in the warehouse

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP021 - Defective materials to be moved in the warehouse ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP021 indicates that there are defective materials that need to be moved in the warehouse. This message typically arises in the context of warehouse management and quality management processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  Defective Stock Exists: There are materials in the warehouse that have been identified as defective and need to be handled according to specific procedures.
  Quality Inspection: The materials may have failed quality inspection and are marked as defective in the system.
  Stock Type: The stock type of the materials is set to "defective" or "blocked," preventing normal movement or usage.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Defective Stock:
  
  Check the stock overview in the SAP EWM system to identify the defective materials.
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for product data) or /SCWM/MON (for monitoring) to analyze the stock situation.
  
  
  
  Quality Inspection:
  
  If the materials are in a quality inspection stock, you may need to perform a quality inspection to determine the next steps (e.g., rework, scrap, or return to vendor).
  Use transaction /SCWM/QI to manage quality inspection processes.
  
  
  
  Move Defective Stock:
  
  If the defective materials need to be moved to a specific location (e.g., quarantine or scrap area), you can create a transfer order to move them.
  Ensure that the transfer order is created for the correct stock type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Stock Type:
  
  If the defective materials are to be reworked or repaired, you may need to change their stock type from defective to unrestricted or quality inspection stock after the necessary actions are taken.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal procedures for handling defective materials to ensure compliance with quality management standards.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on defective materials, as certain operations may be restricted based on user roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Training: Consider training sessions for warehouse staff on handling defective materials and understanding the quality management processes in SAP EWM.
  Best Practices: Implement best practices for quality management and stock handling to minimize the occurrence of defective materials in the warehouse.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and manage defective materials effectively within your SAP EWM system.