How To Fix /SCWM/LT283 - The source and destination warehouse numbers are identical

/SCWM/LT283 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LT -

• Message number: 283

• Message text: The source and destination warehouse numbers are identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LT283 - The source and destination warehouse numbers are identical ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LT283 indicates that there is an issue with a warehouse task or transfer order where the source and destination warehouse numbers are the same. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a warehouse task is created for moving stock from one location to another within the same warehouse. In most scenarios, moving stock within the same warehouse does not require a transfer task, as it is generally assumed that the stock is being relocated within the same storage area or bin.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Task Creation:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse task is intended for a transfer between different warehouses. If the source and destination are indeed the same, you may need to adjust your process.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Task:
  
  If the task is meant to move stock within the same warehouse,