/SCWM/WMEBASICS014 - Description of warehouse number &1 is not maintained in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WMEBASICS -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Description of warehouse number &1 is not maintained in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS014 - Description of warehouse number &1 is not maintained in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS014 indicates that the description for a specific warehouse number is not maintained in the specified language. This error typically occurs in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when trying to access or display information related to a warehouse that lacks a description in the required language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the warehouse number has not been assigned a description in the specified language. This can happen if the warehouse was created without providing a description in all necessary languages.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the available descriptions for the warehouse.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that not all language descriptions were transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the description for the warehouse number in the required language. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the EWM settings: Logistics -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Warehouse -> Define Warehouse.
  
  
  
  Select the Warehouse:
  
  Enter the warehouse number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  In the warehouse details, look for the field where you can enter the description.
  Ensure that you provide a description in the language indicated by the error message (language code &2).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary descriptions, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check the user profile settings to ensure that the correct language is set for the user.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/WM or /SCWM/MON to access warehouse management functionalities.
  Language Codes: Familiarize yourself with the language codes used in your SAP system to ensure you are maintaining descriptions in the correct languages.
  User Profile Settings: You can check and modify user profile settings using transaction code SU01 to ensure the language settings are correct.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the warehouse number has the necessary descriptions in all required languages.