How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE099 - Enter the document category

/SCWM/WAVE099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Enter the document category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE099 - Enter the document category ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE099 Enter the document category typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a user is trying to create or process a wave and has not specified a required field, specifically the document category.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system requires a document category to be specified for the wave processing. The document category is essential for identifying the type of document (e.g., sales order, purchase order, etc.) that the wave will be associated with. If this field is left blank or not properly filled, the system will not allow the operation to proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all required fields in the wave creation or processing screen, particularly the document category field.
  
  
  Select Document Category: If the document category is a dropdown or selection field, make sure to select the appropriate category