How To Fix QBEXT216 - Order &1: No deletion of EWM insp. doc. &2 because EWM process started

QBEXT216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QBEXT - QBEXT

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Order &1: No deletion of EWM insp. doc. &2 because EWM process started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QBEXT216 - Order &1: No deletion of EWM insp. doc. &2 because EWM process started ?

  The SAP error message QBEXT216 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of an inspection document in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Specifically, the error states that the deletion cannot occur because an EWM process has already started for the inspection document in question.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the inspection document (ID &2) associated with the order (ID &1) is currently being processed by EWM. This means that there are ongoing operations or transactions that are linked to the inspection document, preventing its deletion. Common scenarios that can lead to this error include:
  
  Active Warehouse Tasks: There may be warehouse tasks that are still in progress or have not been completed.
  Open Processes: The inspection document might be linked to open processes such as stock transfers, putaway, or picking activities.
  System Locking: The system may have locks in place that prevent changes to the inspection document while