How To Fix /SCWM/JIT018 - Reading from the buffer is only allowed for direct access using JIT keys

/SCWM/JIT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/JIT -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Reading from the buffer is only allowed for direct access using JIT keys

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/SCWM/JIT018 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/JIT018 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with Just-In-Time (JIT) processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with reading data from the buffer, which is only permitted when using direct access with JIT keys.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Access Method: The system is trying to read from a buffer using an incorrect method that does not utilize the required JIT keys.
  Buffer 
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the buffer settings or the JIT process setup.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or issues with the data being accessed, such as missing or incorrect JIT keys.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the buffer data in the required manner.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check JIT Key Usage: Ensure that the process is