How To Fix /SCWM/DPP013 - Open Shipments for Business Partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DPP -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Open Shipments for Business Partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DPP013 - Open Shipments for Business Partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DPP013 Open Shipments for Business Partner &1 typically indicates that there are open shipments associated with a specific business partner in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error can occur when trying to perform certain actions that require the business partner to have no open shipments.
  Cause:
  
  Open Shipments: The primary cause of this error is that there are one or more open shipments linked to the specified business partner. This could be due to pending deliveries, incomplete processing, or shipments that have not been fully executed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the business partner or the shipments.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the EWM system may enforce restrictions on business partners with open shipments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Shipments:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/ORDIM or /SCWM/PRT to view the open shipments for the specified business partner.
  Identify the shipments that are still open and need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Shipments:
  
  If the shipments are no longer needed, consider canceling them.
  If they are still valid, ensure that they are processed to completion (e.g., picking, packing, and shipping).
  
  
  
  Review Shipment Status:
  
  Check the status of the shipments to ensure they are not stuck in a particular process. You may need to troubleshoot any issues preventing their completion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM for managing shipments, such as /SCWM/ORDIM for order management and /SCWM/PRT for processing resources.
  Business Partner Configuration: Ensure that the business partner configuration is correct and that there are no restrictions that could be causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCWM/DPP013 error message.