How To Fix /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD073 - Logical position must be initial for item category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Logical position must be initial for item category &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD073 - Logical position must be initial for item category & ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD073 indicates that the logical position must be initial for the specified item category during a stock upload process in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to upload stock data that includes a logical position (such as a storage bin or location) that is not allowed for the specified item category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Logical Position Not Allowed: The item category being processed does not permit a logical position to be specified. This is common for certain item categories that are meant to be handled at a higher level (e.g., bulk storage).
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data being uploaded, where a logical position is incorrectly specified for an item category that does not support it.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in EWM may not align with the data being uploaded, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Category: Review