How To Fix /SCWM/TW_WT071 - Storage type required

/SCWM/TW_WT071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TW_WT -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Storage type required

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/SCWM/TW_WT071 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/TW_WT071 Storage type required typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a warehouse task (WT) is being created or processed, but the system cannot determine a valid storage type for the operation being performed. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Storage Type Configuration: The storage type required for the operation is not defined in the system.
  Warehouse Process Type Issues: The warehouse process type associated with the task may not have a valid storage type assigned.
  Storage Type Determination Rules: The rules for determining the storage type may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Material Master Data: The material being processed may not have the necessary data configured, such as storage conditions or stock type.
  Warehouse Management Settings: General settings in the warehouse management configuration may not be properly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
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