How To Fix /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP026 - Please specify production supply area or bin for the EWM stock search.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Please specify production supply area or bin for the EWM stock search.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP026 - Please specify production supply area or bin for the EWM stock search. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP026 indicates that the system requires a production supply area or bin to be specified for the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) stock search. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to determine where to find the stock needed for production or other processes due to missing or incomplete information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Production Supply Area: The production supply area (PSA) is not defined for the material or the process you are trying to execute.
  Missing Bin Information: The system does not have a specific bin assigned for the stock search, which is necessary for locating the inventory.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that prevent the system from identifying the correct stock location.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be properly set up, lacking the necessary information for the stock search.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Production Supply Area:
  
  Ensure that the production supply area is defined for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the material master data and checking the relevant views.
  If you are using a specific transaction or process, make sure to input the production supply area in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Assign Bin Information:
  
  Check if the bin is assigned to the production supply area. You can do this in the EWM configuration settings.
  If necessary, create or assign a bin to the production supply area to ensure that the system can locate the stock.
  
  
  
  Review EWM Configuration:
  
  Go through the EWM configuration settings to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly. This includes checking the warehouse structure, storage types, and stock types.
  Make sure that the stock search strategy is correctly configured to include the production supply area and bins.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data is complete and accurate. Ensure that the relevant views (such as Warehouse Management view) are properly filled out.
  If the material is new, ensure that it has been properly activated in the EWM system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring production supply areas and bins in EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/MAT1 to check material master data or /SCWM/PSA to manage production supply areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the system can successfully perform the stock search.