How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV523 - Action profile &1 not valid for type &2 and means of trans. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Action profile &1 not valid for type &2 and means of trans. &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV523 - Action profile &1 not valid for type &2 and means of trans. &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV523 indicates that there is an issue with the action profile being used in the context of a specific type and means of transportation in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the action profile assigned to a particular process is not valid for the specified type of document or transportation means.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Action Profile: The action profile specified in the system is not defined for the type of document or the means of transportation being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the EWM settings where the action profiles are not properly assigned to the relevant document types or transportation means.
  Missing Customization: The action profile may not have been customized or activated for the specific scenario you are trying to execute.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Action Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the action profile is correctly defined for the type of document and means of transportation you are using.
  Ensure that the action profile is active and properly linked to the relevant processes.
  
  
  
  Assign Action Profile:
  
  If the action profile is not assigned, you may need to assign it to the relevant document type or transportation means in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Customization:
  
  If you have recently made changes to the configuration, review those changes to ensure that they did not inadvertently affect the action profile assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up and manage action profiles in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/IMG to access the configuration settings for EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.