How To Fix /SCWM/S_UI_FND_AV008 - Appointment &1 using none existing planning section &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/S_UI_FND_AV -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Appointment &1 using none existing planning section &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/S_UI_FND_AV008 - Appointment &1 using none existing planning section &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/S_UI_FND_AV008 Appointment &1 using non-existing planning section &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue related to the planning section associated with an appointment. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a planning section that does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Planning Section: The planning section specified in the appointment does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, deletion, or misconfiguration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the configuration tables related to planning sections.
  Configuration Issues: The planning section may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Section Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the planning section referenced in the error message exists.
  Ensure that the planning section is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Appointment Data:
  
  Check the appointment details to ensure that the planning section ID is correct and corresponds to an existing planning section.
  If the appointment was created manually, ensure that there were no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Planning Section:
  
  If the planning section does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the EWM configuration under the relevant settings for planning sections.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing planning sections and appointments in EWM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRT (for planning section management) or /SCWM/APP (for appointment management) to access relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  EWM Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for best practices on managing appointments and planning sections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your appointments are correctly linked to valid planning sections.