How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV069 - Storage type &1 does not have the role "staging area group"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Storage type &1 does not have the role "staging area group"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV069 - Storage type &1 does not have the role "staging area group" ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV069 indicates that the specified storage type does not have the role of a "staging area group." This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes, particularly when dealing with inbound deliveries or goods receipts in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Storage Type Configuration: The storage type you are trying to use for staging does not have the necessary configuration to be recognized as a staging area. In EWM, certain storage types are designated as staging areas, and if the storage type in question is not configured as such, this error will occur.
  Role Assignment: The storage type may not have been assigned the role of a staging area group in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/STRUC or use the relevant menu path to access the storage type configuration.
  Locate the storage type in question (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Verify if the storage type is configured as a staging area. You can do this by checking the "Roles" assigned to the storage type.
  
  
  
  Assign Staging Area Role:
  
  If the storage type does not have the staging area role, you will need to assign it.
  Edit the storage type settings and ensure that the role "Staging Area Group" is assigned to it.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse process types that utilize this storage type are correctly configured to use a staging area.
  You may need to adjust the process types to ensure they align with the new configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/STRUC for storage type configuration and /SCWM/PRC for process type configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on storage type roles and configurations.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EWM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your storage type is correctly configured for use as a staging area.