How To Fix /SCWM/WHO205 - WT sorting &1 is not defined in warehouse number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: WT sorting &1 is not defined in warehouse number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO205 - WT sorting &1 is not defined in warehouse number &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO205 WT sorting &1 is not defined in warehouse number &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the configuration of the warehouse task (WT) sorting settings. This error indicates that the system is trying to use a sorting method for warehouse tasks that has not been defined for the specified warehouse number.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sorting method for warehouse tasks has not been defined in the system for the specified warehouse number.
  Incorrect Warehouse Number: The warehouse number specified in the error message may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration data related to warehouse tasks and sorting methods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define WT Sorting:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration settings.
  Navigate to the section for defining warehouse task sorting (usually found under Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management -> Define Warehouse Task Sorting).
  Ensure that the sorting method referenced in the error message is defined for the specified warehouse number.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Number:
  
  Verify that the warehouse number mentioned in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  If the warehouse number is incorrect, update the relevant settings or processes to use the correct warehouse number.
  
  
  
  Review Customization:
  
  If there are custom developments or enhancements in place, review them to ensure they are not interfering with the standard sorting methods.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary transport requests were completed successfully and that no steps were missed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring warehouse task sorting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/WT to manage warehouse tasks or /SCWM/IMG to access the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the warehouse task sorting is correctly configured for your warehouse number.