How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY281 - Route &1 is different to route &2 in assigned transportation unit &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Route &1 is different to route &2 in assigned transportation unit &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY281 - Route &1 is different to route &2 in assigned transportation unit &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY281 indicates a mismatch between the route assigned to a delivery and the route associated with the transportation unit (TU) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, it states that the route for the delivery (&1) is different from the route for the assigned transportation unit (&2).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Route Mismatch: The delivery has been assigned a specific route, but the transportation unit has been assigned a different route.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the transportation management settings or in the route determination process.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to either the delivery or the transportation unit may have led to inconsistencies in the assigned routes.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors during data entry or during the creation of the delivery or transportation unit can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Delivery and Transportation Unit:
  
  Review the delivery document to confirm the assigned route.
  Check the transportation unit to see which route is assigned.
  
  
  
  Correct the Route:
  
  If the routes are indeed different, you will need to either change the route of the delivery or the transportation unit to ensure they match.
  You can do this by editing the delivery or the transportation unit in the SAP EWM system.
  
  
  
  Review Route Determination:
  
  Ensure that the route determination settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. This includes checking the route determination procedure and the conditions that lead to route assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on route determination and transportation unit management.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/TO for managing transfer orders or /SCWM/DELIVERY for managing deliveries to investigate the issue further.
  Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings for transportation management in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the relevant sections for EWM and transportation.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs or traces to identify any additional errors or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCWM/DELIVERY281.