/SCWM/WMEBASICS001 - Description of putaway strategy &1 is not maintained in language &2

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WMEBASICS -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Description of putaway strategy &1 is not maintained in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS001 - Description of putaway strategy &1 is not maintained in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS001 indicates that there is a missing description for a putaway strategy in the specified language. This error typically occurs in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system is trying to access a putaway strategy that does not have a description maintained in the language specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the putaway strategy has not been defined or maintained for the specified language in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the available descriptions for the putaway strategy.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the putaway strategy itself, leading to incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Putaway Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/PUTAWAY or navigate through the EWM configuration menu.
  Locate the putaway strategy that is causing the error.
  Ensure that a description is maintained for the putaway strategy in the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can add it by selecting the appropriate language and entering the necessary text.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify User Language Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings to ensure that the language is set correctly.
  If the user is using a different language, consider switching to the language for which the putaway strategy is defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining putaway strategies and language settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PUTAWAY, /SCWM/PRT, and others related to warehouse management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential fixes or updates.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the putaway strategy configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the putaway strategy is properly maintained in the required language.