How To Fix /SCWM/IL029 - Enter an external document number for the indirect labor task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IL -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Enter an external document number for the indirect labor task

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IL029 - Enter an external document number for the indirect labor task ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IL029 indicates that an external document number is required for an indirect labor task in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process an indirect labor task without providing the necessary external document number.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing External Document Number: The system requires an external document number to identify the task or activity related to indirect labor. This number is often used for tracking and reporting purposes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that require an external document number for certain processes, and these settings may not be properly defined.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required external document number when creating the task.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter External Document Number:
  
  When creating or processing the indirect labor task, ensure