How To Fix /SCWM/WM_SEL040 - Storage process step &1 &2 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WM_SEL -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Storage process step &1 &2 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WM_SEL040 - Storage process step &1 &2 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WM_SEL040 Storage process step &1 &2 is not defined typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a defined storage process step for a specific operation. This can happen during various warehouse management activities, such as picking, putaway, or other logistics processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the storage process step (identified by the parameters &1 and &2) has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of the warehouse processes.
  
  
  Incorrect Process Type: The process type being used may not have the necessary steps defined, or the steps may not be correctly assigned to the relevant process type.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from a development or quality system to production, there may have been issues during the transport that resulted in missing definitions.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the warehouse management processes, they may not be correctly implemented or may be missing necessary definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the storage process step is defined for the relevant process type. You can do this by navigating to the following path in the SAP Easy Access Menu:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Cross-Process Settings -> Define Storage Process Steps.
  
  
  Ensure that the steps for the specific process type are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Process Types: 
  
  Check the process types associated with the warehouse tasks and ensure that they include the necessary storage process steps. You can find this under:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management -> Define Process Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or manually configure the missing steps.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific warehouse process you are working with. SAP Notes may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing definitions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  EWM Documentation: Review the official SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on configuring storage process steps and related processes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.