How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV136 - PPF action &1 failed; data is missing (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: PPF action &1 failed; data is missing (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV136 - PPF action &1 failed; data is missing (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV136 PPF action &1 failed; data is missing (&2) typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a Post Processing Framework (PPF) action fails due to missing data. This error can arise during various processes, such as goods receipt, shipping, or other warehouse operations.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a specific PPF action (denoted by &1) could not be executed because some required data (denoted by &2) is missing. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Master Data: Required master data (like material master, vendor, or customer data) may not be fully maintained.
  Missing Document Information: The document (like a delivery or inbound/outbound order) may not have all the necessary information filled out.
  Configuration Issues: The PPF action may not be correctly configured, or the conditions for triggering the action are not met.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be causing the data to be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check PPF Configuration:
  
  Go to the PPF configuration in the SAP system and verify that the action &1 is correctly set up.
  Ensure that all necessary conditions and parameters for the action are defined.
  
  
  
  Review the Document:
  
  Identify the document related to the error (e.g., delivery, inbound/outbound order) and check if all required fields are filled.
  Look for any missing or incomplete data that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Analyze Logs:
  
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for detailed logs related to the PPF action. This can provide insights into what specific data is missing.
  Look for any additional error messages or warnings that might give more context.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (materials, vendors, customers) is complete and correctly maintained.
  If necessary, update or create the missing master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific PPF action and error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  /SCWM/PRD for PPF actions.
  SLG1 for application logs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the specific PPF action or error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV136.