How To Fix /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL252 - Cannot change capacity variant &1; shift assignments exist in warehouse

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Cannot change capacity variant &1; shift assignments exist in warehouse

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL252 - Cannot change capacity variant &1; shift assignments exist in warehouse ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_CORE_APPL252 indicates that there is an issue with changing the capacity variant in the warehouse management system (WMS) because there are existing shift assignments associated with that capacity variant. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and labor management in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to change a capacity variant that is currently in use by existing shift assignments. Shift assignments are configurations that define how labor resources are allocated to different tasks or activities in the warehouse. If there are active assignments linked to the capacity variant, the system prevents changes to ensure data integrity and avoid conflicts.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Shift Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the labor management area in SAP EWM.
  Review the current shift assignments that are linked to the capacity variant you are trying to change.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Shift Assignments:
  
  If you need to change the capacity variant, you will first need to either remove or modify the existing shift assignments that are using that capacity variant.
  This can typically be done through the labor management configuration or directly in the shift assignment maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Change the Capacity Variant:
  
  Once all relevant shift assignments have been removed or modified, you should be able to change the capacity variant without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Reassign Shift Assignments:
  
  If necessary, after changing the capacity variant, you can reassign the shift assignments to the new capacity variant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing labor and capacity variants, such as /SCWM/LABOR for labor management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing capacity variants and shift assignments in EWM.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify shift assignments and capacity variants in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s advisable to test the new configuration in a development or test environment before applying it to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the capacity variant in your SAP EWM system.