How To Fix /SCWM/WMEBASICS047 - Standard ship-to party is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WMEBASICS -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Standard ship-to party is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS047 - Standard ship-to party is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS047 indicates that the standard ship-to party specified in the system is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics processes, particularly when trying to create or process a delivery or shipment.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Ship-to Party: The ship-to party specified in the delivery or shipment document does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data for the ship-to party may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing address details or inactive status.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow the specified ship-to party to be used in the current context (e.g., certain plants or sales areas).
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between different modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution (SD) and Warehouse Management (WM)).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Ship-to Party: Verify that the ship-to party exists in the system. You can do this by checking the customer master data in transaction XD03 (Display Customer) or VD03 (Display Customer (Sales Area)).
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the ship-to party is complete and correctly configured. Check for:
  
  Valid address information
  Active status
  Proper assignment to the relevant sales area
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the ship-to party is valid, check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the ship-to party can be used in the current context. This may involve reviewing settings in the SPRO configuration for Sales and Distribution or Warehouse Management.
  Data Consistency Check: Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data between different modules. You may need to run consistency checks or data validation reports.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD03 - Display Customer
  VD03 - Display Customer (Sales Area)
  VL03N - Display Outbound Delivery
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.