How To Fix /SCWM/CORE317 - Labor Management used; count: &1 in warehouse &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CORE -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Labor Management used; count: &1 in warehouse &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CORE317 - Labor Management used; count: &1 in warehouse &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CORE317 indicates that there is an issue related to Labor Management in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the message states that labor management is being used in a particular warehouse, and it provides a count of the labor management records that are associated with that warehouse.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (such as deleting or modifying a warehouse) that is not allowed because there are active labor management records associated with that warehouse. This could happen if:
  
  There are ongoing labor activities or tasks that are linked to the warehouse.
  The warehouse is configured to use labor management, and there are still records in the system that reference it.
  The system is trying to delete or change a warehouse that is still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Labor Management Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/LABOR or relevant reports to check for any active labor management records associated with the warehouse in question.
  Identify any ongoing tasks or activities that are linked to the warehouse.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Active Tasks:
  
  If there are active labor tasks, you may need to complete or cancel them before you can proceed with the operation you were attempting.
  Ensure that all labor activities are finalized.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the warehouse in question to ensure that it is set up correctly for labor management.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP EWM configuration team to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to labor management and warehouse operations for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/LABOR, /SCWM/PRD, and others that may help you manage labor activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to labor management and warehouse operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.