How To Fix /SCWM/LC1144 - Different intermediate storage areas in activity area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Different intermediate storage areas in activity area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1144 - Different intermediate storage areas in activity area &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1144 indicates that there is a mismatch between the intermediate storage areas defined in the activity area and the ones being used in the current operation. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The activity area is configured with a specific intermediate storage area, but the operation being performed references a different intermediate storage area.
  There may be a configuration issue where the intermediate storage areas are not correctly assigned to the activity area.
  The warehouse process type or the handling unit might be incorrectly set up, leading to the use of an unexpected intermediate storage area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the activity area in SAP EWM.
  Verify that the correct intermediate storage area is assigned to the activity area in question.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse process types being used are correctly configured to reference the appropriate intermediate storage areas.
  Check if the process type allows for the use of the intended intermediate storage area.
  
  
  
  Validate Handling Units:
  
  If handling units are involved, ensure that they are correctly assigned to the expected intermediate storage area.
  Check if the handling unit is being processed in the correct context.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in place, review them to ensure they are not causing the mismatch.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the operations can proceed as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may pertain to your version of SAP EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/IMG to access the configuration settings for EWM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SCWM/LC1144 error message in your SAP EWM system.