How To Fix /SCWM/TW_WT071 - Storage type required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TW_WT -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Storage type required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TW_WT071 - Storage type required ?

  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:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and ensure that the required storage types are defined for the warehouse.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/IMG to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Check the warehouse process types associated with the warehouse tasks. Ensure that they have the correct storage types assigned.
  You can find this in the configuration under Warehouse Management > Warehouse Process Types.
  
  
  
  Verify Storage Type Determination:
  
  Review the storage type determination settings to ensure that the rules are correctly defined.
  This can be found under Warehouse Management > Storage Type Determination.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured for the relevant storage type and warehouse.
  Check the storage conditions and stock types in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing and Simulation:
  
  If possible, simulate the warehouse task creation process to identify at which point the error occurs. This can help in pinpointing the exact cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/WT for warehouse tasks and /SCWM/IMG for configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on storage types and warehouse processes.
  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 cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.