How To Fix /SCWM/RSRC024 - Content provider &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RSRC -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Content provider &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC024 - Content provider &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RSRC024 Content provider &1 is not defined typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a defined content provider for a specific operation or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a warehouse task, handling unit, or other logistics processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The content provider specified (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The content provider might have been incorrectly entered in the relevant transaction or configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the content provider might not have been included or properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP EWM.
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/IMG and check the settings under the relevant sections for content providers.
  Ensure that the content provider you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Content Provider:
  
  If the content provider is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings where you define content providers.
  Make sure to fill in all required fields and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entry in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that the content provider is correctly specified and matches the defined content providers in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects related to the content provider were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually create the content provider in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on defining content providers in your version of SAP EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/IMG for configuration and /SCWM/PRD for production-related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the content provider is properly defined in your SAP EWM system.