How To Fix /SCWM/LK017 - TR change not possible; reference to TR number missing

/SCWM/LK017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LK -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: TR change not possible; reference to TR number missing

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/SCWM/LK017 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/LK017 TR change not possible; reference to TR number missing typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an attempt to change a Transfer Requirement (TR) that does not have a valid reference to a TR number. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution can help resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference: The TR you are trying to change does not have a reference to a Transfer Order (TO) or another TR. This can happen if the TR was created incorrectly or if it was deleted or not properly linked to a TO.
  Status of TR: The TR might be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the TR is already processed or completed, it may not be possible to make changes.
  System Configuration: There might be configuration issues in the EWM system that