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Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SCWM/WMEBASICS -
Message number: 046
Message text: Supply chain unit &1 does not have business attribute "Warehouse"
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The SAP error message
/SCWM/WMEBASICS046
indicates that a supply chain unit (SCU) does not have the required business attribute "Warehouse" assigned to it. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to perform an operation that requires the SCU to be recognized as a warehouse.Cause:
- Missing Business Attribute: The supply chain unit (SCU) in question has not been assigned the business attribute "Warehouse". This attribute is necessary for the system to identify the SCU as a valid warehouse for operations.
- Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the supply chain unit or the warehouse management settings in the system.
- Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the supply chain unit.
Solution:
Assign Business Attribute:
- Go to the transaction code
/SCWM/SCU
or the relevant configuration area in SAP EWM.- Locate the supply chain unit that is causing the error.
- Check the attributes assigned to the SCU and ensure that the "Warehouse" attribute is assigned.
- If it is not assigned, add the "Warehouse" business attribute to the SCU.
Check Configuration:
- Review the configuration settings for the supply chain unit and ensure that it is set up correctly as a warehouse.
- Verify that the warehouse is properly defined in the system and that all necessary settings are in place.
Data Consistency Check:
- Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no other issues with the SCU or related master data.
- Use transaction codes like
/SCWM/CHK
to check for inconsistencies.Consult Documentation:
- Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on setting up supply chain units and assigning business attributes.
Contact Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
Related Information:
/SCWM/SCU
for managing supply chain units and /SCWM/WMEBASICS
for basic warehouse management settings.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your supply chain unit is correctly configured as a warehouse in SAP EWM.
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