How To Fix /SCWM/L3181 - Warehouse process type &1 does not allow immediate confirmation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Warehouse process type &1 does not allow immediate confirmation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3181 - Warehouse process type &1 does not allow immediate confirmation ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3181 Warehouse process type &1 does not allow immediate confirmation typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a warehouse process type is configured in such a way that it does not permit immediate confirmation of the associated warehouse tasks or activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The warehouse process type (WPT) specified in the error message is configured to require a different confirmation method, such as batch confirmation or confirmation at the end of a process.
  Process Type Restrictions: Certain process types are designed to handle tasks that require multiple steps or checks before confirmation can be completed.
  User Role and Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform immediate confirmations for that specific process type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the warehouse process type in the SAP EWM system.
  Navigate to the relevant settings in the Customizing (SPRO) transaction under Logistics Execution