How To Fix /SCWM/UI_PACKING022 - You must enter a storage type for the storage section

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PACKING -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You must enter a storage type for the storage section

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING022 - You must enter a storage type for the storage section ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING022 indicates that a storage type must be specified for the storage section when performing packing operations in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises during the packing process when the system requires a storage type to be defined for the storage section being used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The storage section in question may not have a defined storage type in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the storage section may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  User Input Error: The user may not have entered the required storage type in the packing screen.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Section Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the storage section has a valid storage type assigned to it.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in the SAP EWM system:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Extended Warehouse Management ? Warehouse Structure ? Define Storage Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the storage section is linked to a storage type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the storage section to ensure that all necessary fields, including the storage type, are filled out correctly.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes or using the EWM UI to view the storage section details.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during a manual packing process, ensure that the user is entering the storage type correctly in the packing screen.
  If the packing process is automated, check the configuration of the packing rules to ensure that they are set up to automatically determine the storage type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the packing process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for packing) or /SCWM/PRDI (for managing storage sections) to access the relevant screens.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on configuring storage types and sections.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING022 and continue with your packing operations in SAP EWM.