How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE017 - Document category &1 is not permitted for waves

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Document category &1 is not permitted for waves

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE017 - Document category &1 is not permitted for waves ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE017 Document category &1 is not permitted for waves typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an attempt to create or process a wave with a document category that is not allowed for wave processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Category: The document category specified in the wave creation or processing does not match the allowed categories defined in the system configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The system may not be configured to allow certain document categories for wave processing. This could be due to settings in the wave management configuration.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might inadvertently restrict certain document categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Category: Verify the document category being used in the wave. Ensure that it is a valid category that is permitted for wave processing.
  Review Configuration:
  Go to the configuration settings for wave management in SAP EWM.
  Check the allowed document