How To Fix /SCWM/RF_DE221 - Warehouse process type for additional HUs not defined correctly

/SCWM/RF_DE221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_DE -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Warehouse process type for additional HUs not defined correctly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE221 - Warehouse process type for additional HUs not defined correctly ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE221 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the warehouse process type for additional Handling Units (HUs) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid process type for handling additional HUs during warehouse operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The warehouse process type for handling additional HUs has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to process additional HUs.
  Warehouse Process Type Not Assigned: The warehouse process type may not be assigned to the relevant warehouse or activity area.
  Incompatibility: There may be incompatibility between the handling unit types and the defined warehouse process types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the warehouse process type for additional HUs is defined correctly.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO > EWM > Extended Warehouse Management