How To Fix /SCWM/LT139 - Only the source or destination item can be activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LT -

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Only the source or destination item can be activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LT139 - Only the source or destination item can be activated ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LT139 Only the source or destination item can be activated typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to activate a handling unit (HU) or a stock transfer that is not in the correct state or does not meet the necessary conditions for activation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item you are trying to activate is neither a source nor a destination item. The system expects only these types of items to be activated in the context of a transfer or handling unit.
  Status Issues: The item may be in a status that does not allow activation. For example, it might be blocked or in a state that requires further processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the activation of certain items based on their characteristics or the process being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Type: