How To Fix WAF014 - Could not generate device ID

WAF014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAF - Wireless Application Framework

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Could not generate device ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAF014 - Could not generate device ID ?

  The SAP error message WAF014, which states "Could not generate device ID," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) systems. This error can arise due to various reasons related to device configuration, system settings, or communication issues.
  Causes:
  
  Device 
  Configuration Issues: The device (e.g., a mobile device or scanner) may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Missing or Incorrect Device ID: The system may be unable to generate a device ID due to missing or incorrect settings in the device master data.
  Network Issues: Communication problems between the device and the SAP system can prevent the generation of a device ID.
  Authorization Issues: The user or device may not have the necessary authorizations to generate a device ID.
  System Settings: Incorrect settings in the SAP system related to device management or warehouse processes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Device Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the device is correctly configured in the SAP system. This