How To Fix /SCWM/WB_CORE018 - Cannot generate item &2 in WBMR &1; invalid BMS &3 specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WB_CORE -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cannot generate item &2 in WBMR &1; invalid BMS &3 specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WB_CORE018 - Cannot generate item &2 in WBMR &1; invalid BMS &3 specified ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WB_CORE018 indicates that there is an issue with generating an item in the Warehouse Management (WM) system, specifically related to the Warehouse Management Batch Management (WBMR) process. The error message typically states that the item cannot be generated due to an invalid Batch Management Strategy (BMS) specified.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Batch Management Strategy (BMS): The specified BMS for the item is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Warehouse Management settings or in the Batch Management settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the item may not be correctly set up for batch management.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Management Strategy:
  
  Verify that the Batch Management Strategy (BMS) specified for the item is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under the Batch Management section.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data for the item is correctly set up for batch management. Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Plant Data) to ensure that batch management is activated.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for Warehouse Management and Batch Management to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Check the settings in transaction codes like SPRO for Warehouse Management and Batch Management.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. Check the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to Batch Management and Warehouse Management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure. This may require technical assistance from an SAP ABAP developer.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 (Change Material) to check material master data.
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access configuration settings.
  
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP and the implications of different settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.