How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE005 - The process type you entered is not the same as standard process type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The process type you entered is not the same as standard process type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE005 - The process type you entered is not the same as standard process type & ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE005 indicates that there is a mismatch between the process type you are trying to use and the standard process type defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and wave management in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Process Type: The process type you entered does not match the standard process type defined in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect selection.
  Configuration Issues: The process type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been changed or deleted.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be causing the mismatch.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect process type while creating or modifying a wave.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Process Type: Check the process type you are trying to use and ensure it matches the standard process type defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP EWM.
  Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for process types in EWM and ensure that the process type you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  Transaction Code: /SCWM/PRC_TYPE (for process type configuration)
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to process types in EWM to ensure you are using the correct values.
  User Training: If the error is due to user input, consider providing additional training or documentation to users to prevent future occurrences.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may need to debug the process to identify any custom code or enhancements that might be affecting the process type validation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM for managing process types and waves, such as /SCWM/WAVE for wave management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.