How To Fix /SCWM/LK046 - In IDOC, no cancellation activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LK -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: In IDOC, no cancellation activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LK046 - In IDOC, no cancellation activated ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LK046 indicates that there is no cancellation activated for the IDoc in question. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to process an IDoc that is intended to cancel a previous document or transaction, but the system is not set up to allow for such cancellations.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The system may not be configured to allow cancellations for the specific IDoc type or process.
  IDoc Type: The IDoc being processed may not support cancellation, or the relevant settings for cancellation may not be activated.
  Process Flow: The process flow may not have been designed to handle cancellations, leading to this error when an attempt is made to cancel a document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Configuration:
  
  Go to the IDoc configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the IDoc type you are working with has cancellation functionality enabled.
  
  
  
  Review EWM Settings:
  
  Navigate to the EWM configuration settings and check if cancellation is allowed for the relevant processes.
  You may need to adjust the settings in the EWM customizing to enable cancellation for the specific IDoc type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific IDoc type and EWM processes to understand the requirements and limitations regarding cancellations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any configuration changes, test the IDoc processing again to ensure that the cancellation can now be processed without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the IDoc types used in your EWM processes, as different types may have different capabilities regarding cancellations.
  EWM Customizing: Review the customizing settings in EWM, particularly those related to document processing and IDoc handling.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional details that may provide context for the error message.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to enable cancellation for the IDoc in question.