How To Fix /SCWM/CCHECK142 - &4 warehouse orders closed, but open warehouse tasks exist for it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CCHECK -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: &4 warehouse orders closed, but open warehouse tasks exist for it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CCHECK142 - &4 warehouse orders closed, but open warehouse tasks exist for it ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CCHECK142 indicates that there are open warehouse tasks associated with a warehouse order that has already been closed. This situation can occur in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system attempts to close a warehouse order, but there are still tasks that have not been completed or processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Warehouse Tasks: The warehouse tasks related to the warehouse order have not been fully processed or completed.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the proper closing of warehouse orders when tasks are still open.
  User Actions: A user may have manually closed the warehouse order without completing all associated tasks.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing that all tasks have been completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Open Warehouse Tasks: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/ORDIM or /SCWM/TO to review the open warehouse tasks associated with the warehouse order.
  Identify any tasks that are still open and determine their status.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Open Tasks:
  
  If the tasks are still relevant, complete them as necessary.
  If the tasks are no longer needed, consider canceling them to allow the warehouse order to close properly.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in EWM to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling warehouse orders and tasks.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or EWM configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Warehouse Order:
  
  If the warehouse order was closed prematurely, you may need to reopen it (if possible) and ensure all tasks are completed before attempting to close it again.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/ORDIM for order management and /SCWM/TO for task management.
  Documentation: Review SAP EWM documentation for best practices on managing warehouse orders and tasks.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in warehouse operations to minimize the occurrence of such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that warehouse orders and tasks are managed effectively within your SAP EWM system.