/SCWM/WMEBASICS017 - Description of handling indicator &1 is not maintained in language &2

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WMEBASICS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Description of handling indicator &1 is not maintained in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS017 - Description of handling indicator &1 is not maintained in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS017 indicates that there is a missing description for a handling indicator in a specific language. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to display or process a handling indicator that does not have a corresponding description in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The handling indicator (identified by &1) does not have a description maintained in the specified language (identified by &2).
  Configuration Issues: The handling indicators may not have been properly configured or translated in the system.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the available descriptions in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Handling Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for Extended Warehouse Management and check the configuration for handling indicators.
  Ensure that the handling indicator in question has a description maintained for the required language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can maintain it by:
  
  Going to the transaction code /SCWM/HNDLIND (or the relevant transaction for handling indicators).
  Find the handling indicator and add the necessary description in the required language.
  
  
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Check the user’s language settings in the user profile. Ensure that the language set for the user is supported and that the necessary translations are available in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling indicators and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Indicators: These are used in EWM to define how certain items should be handled in the warehouse (e.g., picking, packing, etc.).
  Language Maintenance: SAP allows for multi-language support, and it is essential to maintain descriptions for all relevant languages to avoid such errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing handling indicators and language settings in SAP EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the handling indicators are properly configured and described in the required languages.