How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV008 - Product &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Product &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV008 - Product &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV008 Product &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified product (identified by the placeholder &1) in the database. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Product Not Created: The product may not have been created in the system. This can happen if the product master data has not been set up correctly.
  Incorrect Product Number: The product number being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Product Not Active: The product might exist but is not active or is marked for deletion.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are using multiple systems (like SAP ERP and SAP EWM), there may be synchronization issues where the product exists in one system but not in the other.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the product data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data transaction (e.g., /SCWM/MAT1 for creating or /SCWM/MAT2 for changing) and verify if the product exists.
  If it does not exist, create the product with the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Number:
  
  Double-check the product number being used in the transaction or process that triggered the error. Ensure it is correct and matches the format expected by the system.
  
  
  
  Check Product Status:
  
  Ensure that the product is active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the product master data.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are using both SAP ERP and SAP EWM, ensure that the product data has been properly replicated between the systems. You may need to run the relevant data transfer programs or check the integration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the product data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs or system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing product master data in SAP EWM, such as /SCWM/MAT1, /SCWM/MAT2, and /SCWM/MAT3.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more detailed information on product management and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.