How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE109 - System does not recognize release method &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: System does not recognize release method &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE109 - System does not recognize release method &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE109 System does not recognize release method &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system encounters an unrecognized or invalid release method during the wave processing.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Release Method: The release method specified in the wave or the configuration is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The release method may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry in the wave configuration or during the wave creation process.
  Missing Customization: If the release method is a custom one, it may not have been properly implemented or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the release method you are trying to use is defined and active.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under Extended Warehouse Management > Wave Management > Define Release Methods.
  
  
  
  Correct the Wave Configuration:
  
  If you are creating a wave, ensure that the release method specified is valid and correctly spelled.
  Review the wave template or the parameters used to create the wave.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance on the correct configuration of release methods.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Development:
  
  If the release method is custom, ensure that the custom code is correctly implemented and that all necessary enhancements or modifications are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the wave creation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration or testing, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/WAVE for wave management and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.