How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY601 - Warehouse activity has already started (DWA status is &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Warehouse activity has already started (DWA status is &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY601 - Warehouse activity has already started (DWA status is &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY601 indicates that a warehouse activity related to a delivery has already started, and it cannot be processed further due to its current status. The status code DWA status is &1 provides specific information about the current state of the delivery.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to perform an action on a delivery that is already in progress. The possible causes include:
  
  The delivery has already been picked, packed, or is in the process of being processed.
  There may be a background job or another user currently working on the same delivery.
  The delivery might be locked due to ongoing warehouse activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Delivery:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for displaying deliveries) to check the current status of the delivery.
  Identify what activity is currently being performed on the delivery.
  
  
  
  Wait for the Current Activity to Complete:
  
  If another user or process is working on the delivery, you may need to wait until that process is completed before you can perform your desired action.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  If you suspect that the delivery is locked due to a previous transaction, you can check for locks using transaction SM12 and release any unnecessary locks if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Background Jobs:
  
  Check if there are any background jobs that might be processing the delivery. You can use transaction SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the status or if the delivery is being processed by another team member, consult with your colleagues to coordinate actions.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/PRDI: Display Deliveries
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the /SCWM/DELIVERY601 error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP EWM documentation for more details on delivery processing and warehouse activities.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.