How To Fix /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT031 - Warehouse task &3 exists for delivery &1, item &2 (Reversal not possible)

/SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Warehouse task &3 exists for delivery &1, item &2 (Reversal not possible)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT031 - Warehouse task &3 exists for delivery &1, item &2 (Reversal not possible) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT031 indicates that a warehouse task (WT) already exists for a specific delivery and item, which prevents the reversal of a goods movement. This error typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when trying to reverse a goods movement that is linked to an active warehouse task.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Warehouse Task: The primary cause of this error is that there is an existing warehouse task associated with the delivery and item in question. The system does not allow a reversal of the goods movement if there are pending tasks that need to be completed.
  Pending Operations: There may be operations that are still pending for the warehouse task, such as picking, putaway, or other movements that have not been finalized.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may restrict the reversal of goods movements under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Warehouse Tasks: 
  
  Use transaction codes