How To Fix /SCWM/L3223 - Handling unit &1 is in a warehouse task that has not been confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Handling unit &1 is in a warehouse task that has not been confirmed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3223 - Handling unit &1 is in a warehouse task that has not been confirmed ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3223 Handling unit &1 is in a warehouse task that has not been confirmed typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error indicates that the handling unit (HU) you are trying to process is currently associated with a warehouse task that has not yet been confirmed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Unconfirmed Warehouse Task: The handling unit is linked to a warehouse task that has been created but not confirmed. This means that the system is still expecting some action to be taken on that task.
  Task Status: The warehouse task may be in a status that does not allow further processing of the handling unit until it is confirmed.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the EWM system that enforce certain rules regarding handling units and warehouse tasks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Confirm the Warehouse Task:
  
  Navigate to the warehouse task associated with the handling unit.
  Confirm the warehouse task using the appropriate transaction (e.g., using the EWM monitor or the mobile interface).
  Once the task is confirmed, you should be able to process the handling unit without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check Task Status:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for picking) or /SCWM/PRDI (for putaway) to check the status of the warehouse task.
  Ensure that the task is in a status that allows for confirmation.
  
  
  
  Review Handling Unit Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the handling unit is correctly assigned to the warehouse task and that there are no discrepancies in the assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Warehouse Management:
  
  If you are unsure about the status of the warehouse task or how to confirm it, consult with your warehouse management team or SAP EWM support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Review system logs for any additional errors or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on handling units and warehouse tasks in EWM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/PRDI, /SCWM/TO, and /SCWM/TO_CONF.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If the issue is recurring and related to specific business processes, consider checking for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect warehouse task processing.
  Training and Support: Ensure that users are trained on the proper handling of warehouse tasks and handling units to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your warehouse operations.