How To Fix /SCWM/DIST_EQUIP049 - Can't load by HU; WO &1 contains more than one warehouse task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DIST_EQUIP -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Can't load by HU; WO &1 contains more than one warehouse task

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DIST_EQUIP049 - Can't load by HU; WO &1 contains more than one warehouse task ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DIST_EQUIP049 indicates that there is an issue with loading a Handling Unit (HU) because the associated Warehouse Order (WO) contains more than one Warehouse Task (WT). This situation typically arises in the context of warehouse management processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A Handling Unit (HU) is being processed for loading, but the Warehouse Order (WO) linked to that HU has multiple Warehouse Tasks (WT) associated with it.
  The system expects a single Warehouse Task to be processed for the HU, but since there are multiple tasks, it cannot determine which task to use for the loading operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Warehouse Order: 
  
  Go to the Warehouse Order in question and review the associated Warehouse Tasks. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP EWM.
  Identify the Warehouse Tasks linked to the Warehouse Order.
  
  
  
  Consolidate Warehouse Tasks:
  
  If possible, consolidate the Warehouse Tasks into a single task. This may involve adjusting the picking or loading strategy to ensure that only one task is associated with the HU.
  
  
  
  Process Warehouse Tasks Individually:
  
  If consolidation is not feasible, consider processing the Warehouse Tasks individually. This means you would need to load the HUs for each Warehouse Task separately.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for your warehouse processes. Ensure that the settings for handling units and warehouse orders are aligned with your operational requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and setup of your EWM system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): These are units of measure that can contain one or more products and are used in warehouse management to facilitate the handling and tracking of goods.
  Warehouse Orders (WOs): These are generated in the warehouse management system to manage the movement of goods within the warehouse.
  Warehouse Tasks (WTs): These are specific tasks assigned to warehouse personnel for picking, packing, or loading goods.
  
  Understanding the relationship between HUs, WOs, and WTs is crucial for effective warehouse management in SAP EWM. Proper configuration and management of these elements can help prevent such errors from occurring in the future.