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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 > Warehouse Process Types and ensure that the relevant process type is set up.
  
  
  
  Define Warehouse Process Type:
  
  If the process type is missing, create a new warehouse process type for handling additional HUs.
  Ensure that it is properly configured with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Assign Process Type:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse process type is assigned to the relevant warehouse and activity area.
  Check the settings under Warehouse Management > Warehouse Process Types to confirm the assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Handling Unit Types:
  
  Verify that the handling unit types being used are compatible with the defined warehouse process types.
  Adjust the handling unit types or the process types as necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing additional HUs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed guidance on configuring warehouse process types.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for process type definition) to access relevant settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/RF_DE221 and ensure that your warehouse operations can handle additional HUs correctly.