How To Fix /SCWM/LK215 - Different direction of S&R activity (&1 / &2) within one IDoc

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LK -

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Different direction of S&R activity (&1 / &2) within one IDoc

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LK215 - Different direction of S&R activity (&1 / &2) within one IDoc ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LK215 Different direction of S&R activity (&1 / &2) within one IDoc typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when processing an IDoc (Intermediate Document) related to Stock and Resource (S&R) activities. This error indicates that there are conflicting directions for the S&R activities specified in the IDoc.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of multiple S&R activities in the same IDoc that have different directions. For example, one activity may be a "Goods Receipt" while another may be a "Goods Issue." Since these activities cannot be processed together in a single IDoc due to their conflicting nature, the system raises this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the IDoc: Check the contents of the IDoc to identify the S&R activities that are causing the conflict. Look for the specific activities and their directions.
  
  
  Separate IDocs: If you find that the IDoc contains multiple S&R activities with different directions, consider splitting them into separate IDocs. Each IDoc should contain only activities that share the same direction (either all Goods Receipts or all Goods Issues).
  
  
  Correct the Source System: If the IDoc is being generated from an external system, ensure that the source system is configured to generate IDocs correctly, avoiding the inclusion of conflicting S&R activities.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP EWM related to IDoc processing and S&R activities. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that there are no misconfigurations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IDoc processing in EWM for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the IDoc processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Structure: Familiarize yourself with the structure of the IDoc being processed, including the relevant segments that define S&R activities.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like WE02 or WE19 to monitor and analyze IDocs in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with details of the error and the IDoc in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.