How To Fix /SCWM/WHO172 - Creation rule &1 is type "Pick for Distribution Equipment"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Creation rule &1 is type "Pick for Distribution Equipment"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO172 - Creation rule &1 is type "Pick for Distribution Equipment" ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO172 indicates that there is an issue related to the creation rule for picking in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the message states that the creation rule is of type "Pick for Distribution Equipment," which may not be suitable for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Creation Rule Configuration: The creation rule you are trying to use may not be configured correctly for the type of operation you are performing. For example, if you are trying to pick items for a specific distribution equipment but the rule is not set up to handle that scenario, you will encounter this error.
  Missing or Incompatible Settings: The settings for the distribution equipment or the picking process may not align with the requirements of the creation rule.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the operation may not support picking for distribution equipment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Creation Rule Configuration: Check the configuration of the creation rule in the EWM system. Ensure that it is set up correctly for the type of picking operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP EWM system.
  Verify that the creation rule is appropriate for the distribution equipment you are using.
  
  
  
  Adjust Warehouse Process Type: If the warehouse process type does not support picking for distribution equipment, consider adjusting the process type or creating a new one that does.
  
  Go to the configuration for warehouse process types and ensure that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Distribution Equipment Settings: Ensure that the distribution equipment is correctly defined and that it is compatible with the picking operation you are trying to execute.
  
  Verify the settings for the distribution equipment in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the creation rules and their configurations.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the picking operation can be completed successfully.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  EWM Configuration Guides: Review the EWM configuration guides for best practices on setting up creation rules and warehouse process types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP EWM expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.