How To Fix /SCWM/CORE008 - Cannot determine unique expected goods receipt item

/SCWM/CORE008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CORE -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Cannot determine unique expected goods receipt item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CORE008 - Cannot determine unique expected goods receipt item ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CORE008 Cannot determine unique expected goods receipt item typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system is unable to identify a unique expected goods receipt item for a specific operation. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Multiple Expected Goods Receipts: There may be multiple expected goods receipts for the same item, making it difficult for the system to determine which one to use.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The expected goods receipt data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to ambiguity.
  Document Status: The status of the expected goods receipt document may not be appropriate for processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that affect how expected goods receipts are processed.
  Item Not Found: The item in question may not exist in the system or may not be properly linked