How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE221 - A docking location already exists with the key &1

/SCWM/DS_CORE221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: A docking location already exists with the key &1

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/SCWM/DS_CORE221 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE221 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a docking location in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, but a docking location with the specified key already exists. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a duplicate entry for a docking location that is already defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the docking location you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same key (e.g., location ID).
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were manual entries, it could lead to duplicates.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the EWM system may lead to attempts to create duplicate docking locations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Docking Locations: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/DOCK or relevant reports to check if the docking location already exists in the system.
  Verify the key (ID) you are