How To Fix /SCWM/WHO005 - Activity area &1 used to determine the creation rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Activity area &1 used to determine the creation rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO005 - Activity area &1 used to determine the creation rule ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO005 indicates that there is an issue with the activity area being used to determine the creation rule in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid creation rule for the specified activity area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Creation Rule: The most common cause is that there is no creation rule defined for the specified activity area in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the activity area may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the activity area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the creation rules or activity areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Creation Rules:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify if a creation rule exists for the specified activity area.
  If it does not exist, create a new creation rule that corresponds to the activity area in