How To Fix /SCWM/UI_POST004 - System error: could not read product &1

/SCWM/UI_POST004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_POST -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: System error: could not read product &1

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/SCWM/UI_POST004 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST004 System error: could not read product &1 typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve information about a specific product, which is identified by the placeholder &1. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Product Not Found: The product number specified in the error message does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the product data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the product master data.
  Buffer Issues: The system buffer may not be updated, leading to outdated or missing product information.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that prevent the system from accessing product data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Product Existence:
  
  Check if the product number exists in the system. You can do this by