How To Fix /SCWM/LM_TATT022 - Change of records marked as 'External Data' not possible

/SCWM/LM_TATT022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LM_TATT -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Change of records marked as 'External Data' not possible

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/SCWM/LM_TATT022 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/LM_TATT022 Change of records marked as 'External Data' not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to modify records that are marked as external data. This means that the data in question is managed outside of the standard SAP database, and therefore, direct changes to these records are restricted.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Data Management: The records you are trying to change are likely being managed by an external system or interface. This could be due to integration with other systems or data being imported from external sources.
  Data Integrity: SAP restricts changes to ensure data integrity and consistency, as external data may be subject to different rules or processes.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to treat certain data as external, preventing modifications to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Source: Identify the source of the external data. If the data is