How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE012 - Enter a process type for the withdrawal step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter a process type for the withdrawal step

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE012 - Enter a process type for the withdrawal step ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE012 Enter a process type for the withdrawal step typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when you are trying to create or manage a wave and have not specified a process type for the withdrawal step. This process type is essential for defining how the goods will be picked or withdrawn from the warehouse.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined process type for the withdrawal step in the wave template or wave management settings. The process type is necessary for the system to understand how to handle the withdrawal of goods, including the picking strategy and the resources involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a process type is defined for the withdrawal step in the wave management configuration. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Wave Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM transaction code