How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN038 - Qualified resource types for executing the WO are not attached

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Qualified resource types for executing the WO are not attached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN038 - Qualified resource types for executing the WO are not attached ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN038 Qualified resource types for executing the WO are not attached typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to execute a work order (WO) without the necessary resource qualifications being set up. This error indicates that the system cannot find the required resource types that are needed to process the work order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Resource Types: The work order may require specific resource types (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) that have not been assigned or configured in the system.
  Resource Qualification: The resources that are supposed to execute the work order do not have the necessary qualifications or capabilities assigned to them.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the EWM settings where the resource types are not properly linked to the work order types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Resource Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration and check the resource types that are defined.
  Ensure that the required resource types for the work order are created and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Qualified Resource Types:
  
  Navigate to the work order configuration and ensure that the necessary qualified resource types are attached to the work order type.
  You can do this by going to the relevant customizing settings in the SAP EWM configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Resource Qualifications:
  
  Check the qualifications assigned to the resources that are intended to execute the work order.
  Ensure that the resources have the necessary qualifications to perform the tasks required by the work order.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the work order execution again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring resources and work orders in EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI for resource management or /SCWM/WO for work order management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary resource types are properly attached to execute the work order in SAP EWM.