How To Fix /SCWM/L3034 - Warehouse task &1 is inactive and therefore cannot be confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Warehouse task &1 is inactive and therefore cannot be confirmed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3034 - Warehouse task &1 is inactive and therefore cannot be confirmed ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3034 Warehouse task &1 is inactive and therefore cannot be confirmed typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the warehouse task you are trying to confirm is currently inactive, meaning it cannot be processed further.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Warehouse Task: The warehouse task may have been set to inactive due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The task was manually set to inactive.
  The task was completed or canceled in a previous operation.
  The task is linked to a process that has been interrupted or is no longer valid.
  
  
  
  Status Issues: The status of the warehouse task may not allow for confirmation. For example, if the task is in a status that does not permit confirmation, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that affect the status and behavior of warehouse tasks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Task Status: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for displaying warehouse tasks) to check the status of the warehouse task in question.
  Ensure that the task is in a status that allows for confirmation.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the Task: 
  
  If the task was set to inactive manually, you may need to reactivate it. This can typically be done through the EWM interface or by using specific transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Review Task History: 
  
  Check the history of the warehouse task to understand why it was marked as inactive. This can provide insights into whether it was canceled or completed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to warehouse task management to understand the implications of task statuses.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/PRDI for displaying warehouse tasks and /SCWM/WT for managing warehouse tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to warehouse task management that may address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to confirm warehouse tasks, as lack of permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the inactive warehouse task in SAP EWM.