How To Fix /SCWM/UI_PI018 - Item &1: PI reason is not filled

/SCWM/UI_PI018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PI -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Item &1: PI reason is not filled

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/SCWM/UI_PI018 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PI018 Item &1: PI reason is not filled typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with physical inventory (PI) processes. This error indicates that a physical inventory reason code has not been specified for the item in question.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the physical inventory reason code, which is required for processing physical inventory counts, has not been assigned to the item. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item master data may not have a physical inventory reason code assigned.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation of the physical inventory document, the reason code may have been omitted.
  System Settings: The system may be configured to require a reason code for physical inventory processes, and it is not being provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the item