How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE159 - Document type of wave &1 &2 does not correspond to specified doc. type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Document type of wave &1 &2 does not correspond to specified doc. type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE159 - Document type of wave &1 &2 does not correspond to specified doc. type ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE159 indicates that there is a mismatch between the document type of the wave and the document type specified in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and wave management in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Mismatch: The wave you are trying to process has a document type that does not match the expected document type defined in the system settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the wave management that are not aligned with the document types being used.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or processing the wave can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be causing the mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wave Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for wave management in SAP EWM.
  Verify the document types that are allowed for the specific wave type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check the document type of the wave (e.g., delivery, transfer order) and ensure it matches the expected document type in the system.
  If necessary, adjust the document type in the wave or change the configuration to allow the document type being used.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the wave was created manually, ensure that the correct document type was selected during the creation process.
  If the wave was generated automatically, check the source document to ensure it has the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wave management and document types for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the mismatch is occurring. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM, such as /SCWM/WAVE for wave management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.