How To Fix EDESK_UI_WD038 - Specify an alternative

EDESK_UI_WD038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_UI_WD - Engineering Desktop: User Interface Web Screen

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Specify an alternative

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EDESK_UI_WD038 - Details

• The SAP error message EDESK_UI_WD038 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or related applications when the system requires the user to specify an alternative for a particular action or process. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a delivery, handling unit, or other warehouse-related activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system is expecting an alternative option to be specified, but it has not been provided. This could happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration set up to handle the specific process you are trying to execute.
  Data Entry Issues: The user may not have entered all required fields or may have entered invalid data that does not meet the system's requirements.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or conditions that require an alternative to be specified before proceeding.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the