How To Fix /SCWM/L3894 - Consolidation group in HU does not match group in the warehouse task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Consolidation group in HU does not match group in the warehouse task

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3894 - Consolidation group in HU does not match group in the warehouse task ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3894 indicates that there is a mismatch between the consolidation group defined in a Handling Unit (HU) and the consolidation group specified in the associated warehouse task. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes, particularly when dealing with handling units and warehouse tasks in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Consolidation Groups: The consolidation group assigned to the Handling Unit does not match the consolidation group that is defined in the warehouse task. This can happen if the handling unit was created or modified after the warehouse task was generated, or if there was an error in the configuration of the handling unit or warehouse task.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the warehouse management settings, particularly regarding how consolidation groups are defined and used.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the handling unit and the warehouse task, possibly due to manual changes or errors in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Handling Unit and Warehouse Task: Review the handling unit and the warehouse task to ensure that both are using the same consolidation group. You can do this by checking the details of the handling unit in the EWM system and comparing it with the warehouse task.
  
  
  Adjust Consolidation Group: If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the consolidation group in either the handling unit or the warehouse task to ensure they match. This may involve reassigning the handling unit to the correct task or modifying the task to reflect the correct consolidation group.
  
  
  Recreate Warehouse Task: If the warehouse task is outdated or incorrect, consider deleting the existing task and creating a new one that correctly references the handling unit with the appropriate consolidation group.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP EWM related to handling units and consolidation groups. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling units and warehouse tasks, as well as best practices for managing consolidation groups.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/HU to manage handling units and /SCWM/WT to manage warehouse tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/L3894 and ensure that your handling units and warehouse tasks are correctly aligned in terms of consolidation groups.