How To Fix /SCWM/LM_EWRKL096 - EWL already exists for processor &1 at &3 &4 for step &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_EWRKL -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: EWL already exists for processor &1 at &3 &4 for step &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL096 - EWL already exists for processor &1 at &3 &4 for step &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_EWRKL096 indicates that an "EWL" (which stands for "Execution Work List") already exists for a specific processor at a given location and for a specific step. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Work List Entry: An attempt is being made to create a new execution work list for a processor when one already exists for the same step and location.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple processes or users may be trying to create or modify the same work list simultaneously, leading to conflicts.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned with the expected behavior of the work list processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Work Lists: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/EWL or relevant reports to check if an execution work