How To Fix /SCWM/UI102 - System error: category (DOCCAT) &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: System error: category (DOCCAT) &1 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI102 - System error: category (DOCCAT) &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI102 System error: category (DOCCAT) &1 is not supported typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system encounters an unsupported document category. This error can arise during various operations, such as when trying to process or display documents that are not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Document Category: The document category (DOCCAT) specified in the error message is not defined or supported in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or an attempt to use a document type that is not available in the current system setup.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect configurations in the EWM settings related to document categories.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that the system is trying to process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the document category in question is defined and properly configured.
  You can check the configuration in the following path: SPRO -> EWM -> Cross-Process Settings -> Document Management -> Define Document Categories.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your EWM system, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue by referencing unsupported document categories.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates or Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or updates that might address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that fix known issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no corrupt or inconsistent entries in the database that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant logs to help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for processing inbound deliveries) or /SCWM/PRDO (for processing outbound deliveries) to see if the error occurs in specific transactions.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that could provide additional context.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for EWM for more information on document management and supported document categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.