How To Fix /SCWM/WMEBASICS004 - Description of storage type &1 is not maintained in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WMEBASICS -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Description of storage type &1 is not maintained in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS004 - Description of storage type &1 is not maintained in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS004 indicates that the description for a specific storage type is not maintained in the specified language. This error typically occurs in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system tries to display or process information related to a storage type, but the description for that storage type is missing in the required language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the description for the storage type in the specified language has not been maintained in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the available descriptions for the storage type.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all language-specific descriptions were transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the description for the storage type in the required language. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics -> Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Storage Type -> Define Storage Type.
  
  
  
  Select the Storage Type:
  
  Find the storage type that is causing the error. You can use the storage type number or description to locate it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Descriptions:
  
  Once you have selected the storage type, check the language settings.
  Ensure that the description for the storage type is maintained in the required language (e.g., English, German, etc.).
  If the description is missing, enter the appropriate text in the language field.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the description, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After maintaining the description, test the process that was causing the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 for data dictionary to check the underlying tables.
  Language Settings: Check user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set for the user.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing master data in EWM.
  Support: If the issue persists after maintaining the description, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS004 effectively.