How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_API022 - Do not use API &1 for document category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_API -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Do not use API &1 for document category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_API022 - Do not use API &1 for document category &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_API022 Do not use API &1 for document category &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to use a specific API for a document category that is not supported or is inappropriate for that context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect API Usage: The error indicates that the API being called (denoted by &1) is not suitable for the document category specified (denoted by &2). This can happen if the API is designed for a different type of document or if it is deprecated for the specified document category.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that restrict the use of certain APIs for specific document categories.
  Version Compatibility: The error may arise if there are version mismatches between the EWM system and the APIs being used, especially if the API has been updated or changed in newer versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check API