How To Fix /SCWM/WHO080 - Activity area &1 activity &2 used for determining creation rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Activity area &1 activity &2 used for determining creation rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO080 - Activity area &1 activity &2 used for determining creation rule ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO080 typically relates to issues in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, specifically concerning the configuration of activity areas and creation rules for warehouse tasks. This error indicates that there is a problem with the activity area and the activity being used for determining the creation rule.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The activity area or activity specified may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Creation Rules: There may be no creation rules defined for the specified activity area and activity combination.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the warehouse management processes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the activity area and activity are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the creation rules for the specified activity area and activity are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Define Creation Rules:
  
  If no creation rules exist, you will need to create them. Go to the relevant configuration path in EWM and define the necessary creation rules for the activity area and activity in question.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the warehouse, including storage types, storage bins, and other relevant settings to ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant settings in EWM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring activity areas and creation rules in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/IMG for configuration and /SCWM/WHO for warehouse operations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.