How To Fix /SCWM/L3055 - Warehouse tasks created for only a part of the requested quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Warehouse tasks created for only a part of the requested quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3055 - Warehouse tasks created for only a part of the requested quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3055 indicates that warehouse tasks have been created for only a part of the requested quantity in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This typically occurs when the system is unable to allocate the full requested quantity for a warehouse task due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The most common reason is that there is not enough stock available in the warehouse to fulfill the entire quantity requested.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the system may only find a partial quantity available in the required batch.
  Storage Type Restrictions: Certain storage types may have restrictions that prevent the full quantity from being picked or moved.
  Picking Strategies: The picking strategy defined for the material may lead to partial quantities being picked based on the strategy logic.
  Inventory Management Issues: There may be discrepancies in inventory records, leading to a mismatch between the expected and actual stock levels.
  Warehouse Process Types: The process type used for the warehouse task may have limitations on the quantity that can be processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the stock levels in the warehouse for the material in question. Ensure that there is enough stock available to fulfill the entire request.
  Review Batch Management: If batch management is in use, check the available batches and their quantities to ensure that the required quantity can be picked from the correct batch.
  Adjust Storage Type Settings: Review the settings for the storage types involved to ensure that they allow for the full quantity to be picked.
  Examine Picking Strategies: Analyze the picking strategy assigned to the material and adjust it if necessary to allow for full quantity picking.
  Inventory Reconciliation: Conduct an inventory reconciliation to resolve any discrepancies between the system and physical stock.
  Modify Warehouse Process Types: If applicable, review and modify the warehouse process types to allow for larger quantities to be processed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for displaying warehouse tasks) or /SCWM/PRDI (for displaying stock) to analyze the situation further.
  Logs and Messages: Check the application logs and messages for additional details that may provide insights into why the full quantity was not allocated.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide patches and updates.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on warehouse task creation, stock management, and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.