How To Fix /SCWM/RF_DE079 - Error occurred when determining the product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_DE -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Error occurred when determining the product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE079 - Error occurred when determining the product ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE079 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when using the Radio Frequency (RF) interface. This error indicates that there was an issue determining the product during a warehouse operation, such as picking, putaway, or inventory counting.
  Causes of the Error
  
  Product Not Found: The product code entered may not exist in the system or may not be correctly maintained in the master data.
  Inactive Product: The product might be inactive or not available for the specific warehouse or storage type.
  Incorrect Warehouse Number: The warehouse number associated with the product may not be correctly set up or may not match the warehouse being used in the RF transaction.
  Missing Product Data: Essential data related to the product, such as storage location or stock type, may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the product data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM system that prevent the product from being recognized.
  
  Solutions
  
  Verify Product Existence: Check if the product exists in the system by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to ensure that the product is correctly maintained.
  Check Product Status: Ensure that the product is active and available for the warehouse operations you are trying to perform.
  Validate Warehouse Number: Confirm that the warehouse number is correctly set up and that the product is assigned to the correct warehouse.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the product is complete, including storage location, stock type, and any other relevant information.
  User Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the product data.
  Consult Configuration: Review the EWM configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the product and warehouse operations.
  Check Logs: Look at the application logs or system logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for the issue.
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on product master data management and RF transactions.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the /SCWM/RF_DE079 error and implement a solution to resolve it.