How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV072 - Staging area group &2 was not found in warehouse number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Staging area group &2 was not found in warehouse number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV072 - Staging area group &2 was not found in warehouse number &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV072 indicates that a staging area group specified in the system could not be found for a given warehouse number. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes, particularly when dealing with inbound deliveries or staging areas.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Staging Area Group: The specified staging area group does not exist in the system for the given warehouse number.
  Configuration Issues: The staging area group may not have been properly configured or assigned to the warehouse number in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the staging area group or warehouse number.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone changes (like transports), the staging area group may not have been included or activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Warehouse Management configuration.
  Verify that the staging area group exists for the specified warehouse number. You can do this by checking the configuration under:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Define Staging Area Groups.
  
  
  Ensure that the staging area group is correctly assigned to the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Staging Area Group:
  
  If the staging area group does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, modify it to ensure it is properly set up for the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data related to the warehouse and staging area is correctly maintained.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data that might lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional insights or specific steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  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 use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, LS01N for creating a staging area, and LS02N for displaying a staging area.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify warehouse management settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.