How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV317 - WPT for arrival at/dep. from checkpt &1 is missing in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: WPT for arrival at/dep. from checkpt &1 is missing in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV317 - WPT for arrival at/dep. from checkpt &1 is missing in customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV317 typically indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the arrival or departure of a handling unit (HU) at a specific checkpoint in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error can occur when the system is trying to process a shipment or handling unit, but it cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified checkpoint.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The checkpoint (checkpt &1) for the arrival or departure of a handling unit is not defined in the system's customizing settings.
  There may be a mismatch between the expected configuration and the actual data in the system.
  The relevant settings for the handling unit or the transportation process have not been properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the customizing settings for EWM.
  Check the configuration for the relevant checkpoints under the path:
  Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Cross-Process Settings -> Checkpoints
  
  Ensure that the checkpoint for arrival and departure is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Checkpoints:
  
  If the checkpoint is missing, you will need to create it. Make sure to define the necessary parameters for the checkpoint, including the relevant handling units and processes.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Management Settings:
  
  If you are using Transportation Management (TM) in conjunction with EWM, ensure that the integration settings between TM and EWM are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made recently, ensure that all transport requests have been properly released and imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed information on configuring checkpoints in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE80 for object navigator to check related configurations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, 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 /SCWM/SHP_RCV317 error message in your SAP EWM system.