Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SCWM/ELS -
Message number: 016
Message text: Work step &1 (&2 &3): Only positive constants are allowed
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/SCWM/ELS016
- Work step &1 (&2 &3): Only positive constants are allowed ?The SAP error message /SCWM/ELS016 Work step &1 (&2 &3): Only positive constants are allowed typically occurs in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the configuration of work steps or work processes. This error indicates that a negative or zero value has been used where only positive constants are permitted.
Cause: Negative or Zero Values: The most common cause of this error is that a work step or process is configured with a negative or zero value for a parameter that requires a positive constant. Configuration Errors: There may be an error in the configuration of the work step, such as incorrect settings in the work center or work step definition. Data Entry Mistakes: During the creation or modification of work steps, a user may have inadvertently entered an invalid value.
Solution: Check Work Step Configuration: Navigate to the configuration of the work step that is causing the error. Ensure that
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