How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV378 - Warehouse number could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Warehouse number could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV378 - Warehouse number could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV378 indicates that the system is unable to determine the warehouse number for a specific operation, typically during the process of handling inbound deliveries or stock transfers in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Warehouse Assignment: The material or product may not have a warehouse assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The warehouse number may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Delivery Document Issues: The inbound delivery or transfer order may not have the necessary information to determine the warehouse.
  Plant-Warehouse Relationship: There may be no valid relationship between the plant and the warehouse in the system.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type may not be valid for the warehouse in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct warehouse. You can do this by checking the material master data in transaction MM03 and verifying the warehouse assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the warehouse in the EWM system. This can be done in the Customizing settings under Logistics Execution > Extended Warehouse Management > Warehouse Management > Define Warehouse.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (material master, vendor master, etc.) is complete and correctly configured. Look for any missing fields that may be required for warehouse determination.
  
  
  
  Inspect Delivery Document:
  
  Review the inbound delivery or transfer order document to ensure that all necessary information is present. Check for any errors or missing data that could prevent warehouse determination.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Warehouse Relationship:
  
  Verify that the plant is correctly linked to the warehouse in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Logistics Execution > Extended Warehouse Management > Warehouse Management > Assign Plant to Warehouse.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Types:
  
  Ensure that the stock type being used is valid for the warehouse. Check the stock type settings in the warehouse configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Material Master), VL32N (Change Inbound Delivery), and SPRO (Customizing) to access relevant data and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the warehouse determination process and identify where it fails.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.