How To Fix /SCWM/CORE016 - Error during cancellation of whse tasks; reverse canceled for all HUs

/SCWM/CORE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CORE -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error during cancellation of whse tasks; reverse canceled for all HUs

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/SCWM/CORE016 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/CORE016 typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that there was an issue during the cancellation of warehouse tasks, specifically that the system was unable to successfully cancel the tasks associated with handling units (HUs).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the warehouse tasks or handling units that prevent the cancellation from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Task Status: The warehouse task may already be in a status that does not allow for cancellation, such as being completed or partially processed.
  
  
  Locking Issues: There may be database locks on the warehouse tasks or handling units that prevent the cancellation process from completing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the EWM system can lead to errors during task processing.
  
  
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP software can