How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV178 - System error: module &1 called with incorrect parameters

/SCWM/SHP_RCV178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: System error: module &1 called with incorrect parameters

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/SCWM/SHP_RCV178 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV178 System error: module &1 called with incorrect parameters typically indicates that there is an issue with the parameters being passed to a specific module within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error can arise from various causes, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or problems with custom developments.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the warehouse or the specific process might not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that the module is trying to process.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might be passing incorrect parameters to the standard modules.
  Version Mismatch: If there are updates or patches that have not been applied, it could lead to compatibility issues.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Required master data (like material master, vendor master, etc.) might be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
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