How To Fix /SCWM/WM_SEL078 - Description of location-independent stock type &1 is missing in lang. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WM_SEL -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Description of location-independent stock type &1 is missing in lang. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WM_SEL078 - Description of location-independent stock type &1 is missing in lang. &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WM_SEL078 indicates that there is a missing description for a location-independent stock type in the specified language. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to display or process information related to stock types, but it cannot find the necessary description in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The description for the specified stock type is not maintained in the system for the given language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the available descriptions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of stock types in the EWM system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Text Entries:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE63 (Translation) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to maintain the missing text entries for the stock type.
  Ensure that the description for the stock type is available in the required language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01).
  Ensure that the language you are using is supported and that the necessary translations are available.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of stock types in the EWM settings. You can do this through the customizing transaction SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for warehouse management and ensure that all stock types are properly defined and have descriptions in all required languages.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the missing descriptions were recently added or changed, ensure that the transport requests containing these changes have been properly imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining stock type descriptions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE63: For translation maintenance.
  SE11: For data dictionary maintenance.
  SPRO: For customizing settings.
  SU01: For user profile settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  By addressing the missing description for the stock type in the specified language, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/WM_SEL078.