How To Fix /SCWM/UI046 - Storage process in HU &1 was not found; storage control is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Storage process in HU &1 was not found; storage control is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI046 - Storage process in HU &1 was not found; storage control is not active ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI046 Storage process in HU &1 was not found; storage control is not active typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a storage process for a Handling Unit (HU) due to the storage control not being active. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Storage Control: The storage control for the specific storage type or area is not activated. This means that the system does not have the necessary configuration to manage the storage processes for the Handling Unit.
  Missing Configuration: The storage process may not be defined for the specific Handling Unit or the storage type being used.
  Incorrect Handling Unit: The Handling Unit (HU) referenced in the error message may not exist or may not be properly configured in the system.
  Warehouse Management Settings: There may be issues with the overall warehouse management settings that prevent the system from processing the storage.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Storage Control:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and ensure that the storage control for the relevant storage type is activated. This can typically be done in the Customizing settings under Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Storage Control.
  
  
  
  Check Storage Process Configuration:
  
  Verify that the storage process is correctly defined for the Handling Unit and the storage type. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in EWM.
  
  
  
  Review Handling Unit:
  
  Ensure that the Handling Unit (HU) referenced in the error message exists and is correctly set up in the system. You can check this using transaction codes like /SCWM/HU to view the details of the Handling Unit.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Review the overall warehouse management settings to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place for the storage processes to function correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring storage processes and handling units in EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/HU, /SCWM/PR, and /SCWM/STOCK for managing Handling Units and storage processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/UI046 Storage process in HU &1 was not found; storage control is not active.