How To Fix IW591 - Order & is used in WCM processing

IW591 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Order & is used in WCM processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW591 - Order & is used in WCM processing ?

  The SAP error message IW591 indicates that a specific order is being used in Work Clearance Management (WCM) processing. This typically means that the order you are trying to work with is currently locked or in use by another process, preventing you from making changes or performing certain actions on it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Order in Use: The order is currently being processed in WCM, which means it is locked for changes.
  Incomplete Processing: There may be ongoing activities or tasks associated with the order that have not been completed.
  System Lock: The order might be locked due to a system error or a transaction that has not been properly closed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the order in the system. You can do this by navigating to the order in the SAP GUI and checking if it is currently being processed or if there are any open tasks.
  Release Locks: If the order is locked,