How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE006 - Warehouse number &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Warehouse number &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE006 - Warehouse number &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE006 Warehouse number &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find the specified warehouse number in the database. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Warehouse Number: The warehouse number specified in the transaction or configuration may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Warehouse Not Defined: The warehouse number may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the warehouse was never created or if it was deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified warehouse number.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like SAP ERP), there may be synchronization issues leading to the warehouse not being recognized.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that prevent the warehouse from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Warehouse Number: Check the warehouse number you are using for any typos or errors. Ensure that it is the correct number.
  Check Warehouse Definition: Go to the EWM configuration and verify if the warehouse number is defined. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Extended Warehouse Management ? Warehouse Management ? Define Warehouse Number.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the warehouse. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Check Integration Settings: If the warehouse is supposed to be synchronized from another system, check the integration settings and ensure that the data is being transferred correctly.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Recreate Warehouse: If the warehouse was deleted and needs to be recreated, follow the necessary steps to define a new warehouse in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/WAVE to access wave management or /N/SCWM/WM for warehouse management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more detailed information on warehouse configuration and management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.