/SCWM/UI_POST038 - Warehouse process type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_POST -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Warehouse process type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST038 - Warehouse process type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST038 Warehouse process type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system is unable to find a specified warehouse process type. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing entries in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The warehouse process type specified in the error message has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The process type might have been incorrectly entered or referenced in a transaction or program.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration, the process type may not have been included or activated properly.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify if the warehouse process type exists.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO: Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Process Types.
  Ensure that the process type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input where the error occurred to ensure that the warehouse process type is correctly specified.
  Look for typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., /SCWM/WPT for warehouse process types) to see if the process type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to warehouse process types for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRDI (for creating warehouse process types) and /SCWM/PRD (for displaying them).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues related to warehouse process types.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify warehouse process types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.