How To Fix /SCWM/QUI_WRKST099 - HU &1 has no external step for the storage process control assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QUI_WRKST -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: HU &1 has no external step for the storage process control assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QUI_WRKST099 - HU &1 has no external step for the storage process control assigned ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QUI_WRKST099 indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) does not have an external step assigned for the storage process control in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This can occur during various warehouse operations, such as picking, putaway, or stock transfer, where the system expects a defined process for handling the HU.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The storage process control (SPC) for the specific handling unit type or storage type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The handling unit may not be assigned to the correct storage process control, or the external step may not be defined for the specific process.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the handling unit or the storage process control.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Process Control Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the storage process control is correctly defined for the handling unit type and the relevant storage type.
  Ensure that the external steps are assigned properly in the SPC.
  
  
  
  Assign External Steps:
  
  If the external step is missing, you may need to create or assign the appropriate external step for the storage process control.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in EWM and ensure that the external steps are linked to the storage process control.
  
  
  
  Review Handling Unit Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the handling unit to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary attributes are defined.
  Make sure that the handling unit is compatible with the storage process control being used.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the handling unit can be processed as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to EWM and handling units for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for process control) or /SCWM/HU (for handling units) to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the handling unit can be processed correctly within the warehouse management system.