How To Fix /SCWM/CHM040 - &1 items returned to be checked based on the selection criteria

/SCWM/CHM040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CHM -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: &1 items returned to be checked based on the selection criteria

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/SCWM/CHM040 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/CHM040 typically indicates that a certain number of items have been returned for checking based on the selection criteria you have set in the system. This message is often encountered in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system identifies that there are items that meet the selection criteria for a specific process (like stock transfer, inventory check, etc.) but require further review or action. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incomplete Data: The items may have missing or incomplete data that prevents them from being processed further.
  Status Issues: The items may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., blocked, reserved, etc.).
  Selection Criteria: The criteria set for the selection may be too broad or not specific enough, leading to the inclusion of items