How To Fix /SCWM/WAVE319 - Warehouse process type &1 does not exist in warehouse &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WAVE -

• Message number: 319

• Message text: Warehouse process type &1 does not exist in warehouse &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE319 - Warehouse process type &1 does not exist in warehouse &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WAVE319 indicates that a specific warehouse process type does not exist in the specified warehouse. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to create or manage waves, and it suggests that the system is unable to find the defined process type for the given warehouse.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Type: The specified warehouse process type (e.g., picking, packing, etc.) has not been defined in the system for the given warehouse.
  Incorrect Configuration: The warehouse process type may not be correctly configured or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the warehouse process type or warehouse number being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration and check if the warehouse process type exists for the specified warehouse.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path: SPRO -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management -> Define Warehouse Process Types.
  Ensure that the process type you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Process Type:
  
  If the process type does not exist, you may need to create it. Follow the steps in the configuration to define a new warehouse process type.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify the settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Verify Warehouse Number:
  
  Double-check the warehouse number you are using in your transaction. Ensure it matches the warehouse where the process type is defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring warehouse process types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/WAVE to manage waves and /SCWM/PRT for process types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify warehouse process types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.