How To Fix /SPE/VL011 - Communication to ext. WM for this kind of ext. WM not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/VL -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Communication to ext. WM for this kind of ext. WM not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/VL011 - Communication to ext. WM for this kind of ext. WM not supported ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/VL011 Communication to ext. WM for this kind of ext. WM not supported typically indicates that there is an issue with the communication between SAP and an external Warehouse Management (WM) system. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported External WM System: The external WM system you are trying to communicate with is not supported by the current configuration of your SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the settings related to the external WM system in SAP.
  Missing or Incorrect RFC Destination: The Remote Function Call (RFC) destination for the external WM system may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the external WM system may not be compatible with the version of SAP you are using.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the communication may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external WM system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Supported Systems: Verify that the external WM system you are trying to connect to is supported by your version of SAP. Consult SAP documentation or support for a list of supported systems.
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings in SAP related to the external WM system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Verify RFC Destination: Check the RFC destination settings in transaction SM59. Ensure that the destination is correctly configured and that the connection test is successful.
  Check Version Compatibility: Ensure that both SAP and the external WM system are compatible in terms of versions. If necessary, consider upgrading one of the systems.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user account being used for the communication has the necessary authorizations to access the external WM system. You may need to work with your security team to verify this.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring external WM systems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if you have a support contract.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.