How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE069 - Mode &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Mode &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE069 - Mode &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE069 Mode &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to reference a wave mode that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Wave Mode: The wave mode specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the mode may not have been created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The wave mode might not have been properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the wave mode.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wave Mode Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify if the wave mode exists.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path (usually under Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Wave Management -> Define Wave Modes) and check if the mode is listed.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Wave Mode:
  
  If the wave mode does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you provide all necessary details and settings for the wave mode.
  If the mode exists but is not functioning correctly, consider modifying its settings or reactivating it.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the wave mode name is correctly spelled in the transaction or configuration where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the wave mode. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on wave modes and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/WAVE to manage wave-related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/WAVE069 Mode &1 does not exist.