/SCWM/WMEBASICS019 - Process step &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WMEBASICS -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Process step &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS019 - Process step &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS019 Process step &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to find a specified process step in the configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing entries, or issues with the master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Step: The specified process step (indicated by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the warehouse process types or process steps may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the process step.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the process step to be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the EWM configuration settings and verify that the process step in question is defined correctly.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (e.g., Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Process Types -> Define Process Steps) and ensure that the process step exists.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Process Step:
  
  If the process step does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary details and settings for the process step.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the warehouse process types and ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific process step and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing process step.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRT (for process types) or /SCWM/PRT_MAINT (for maintaining process steps) to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.