How To Fix /SCWM/ELS021 - Work step sequence: &1 - step: &2 - &3

/SCWM/ELS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ELS -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Work step sequence: &1 - step: &2 - &3

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/SCWM/ELS021 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/ELS021 typically relates to issues in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, specifically concerning the execution of work steps in a work process. The message indicates that there is a problem with the sequence of work steps being executed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /SCWM/ELS021 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Work Step Sequence: The work steps may not be configured correctly, leading to an invalid sequence.
  Missing Dependencies: Certain work steps may depend on the completion of previous steps, and if those are not completed, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the warehouse process types or the work center settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent or incomplete data in the system can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Work Step Configuration: Review the configuration of the work steps in the EWM system. Ensure that the