How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN004 - Error while reading material &1 data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error while reading material &1 data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN004 - Error while reading material &1 data ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN004 typically indicates that there is an issue with reading the material data for a specific material number in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Material Not Found: The material number specified may not exist in the system or may not be activated for the warehouse.
  Material Status: The material could be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being processed (e.g., inactive, blocked for sales, etc.).
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incomplete master data for the material, such as missing storage location data or unit of measure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM system that prevent the material from being processed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material number exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data.
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material to ensure it is active and not blocked. This can also be done in the material master data.
  Complete Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the material is complete and correctly configured, including storage locations and units of measure.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP EWM configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for the material in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM02, and MM01 for material master data management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the /SCWM/RF_EN004 error and implement an appropriate solution.