How To Fix /SCWM/MFS246 - Sub system status of WT &1 changed to "Sent to External System"

/SCWM/MFS246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Sub system status of WT &1 changed to "Sent to External System"

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/SCWM/MFS246 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS246 indicates that the subsystem status of a Warehouse Task (WT) has changed to "Sent to External System." This message is typically related to the integration between SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and an external system, such as a Material Flow System (MFS) or a Warehouse Control System (WCS).
  
  Cause:
  
  Integration Issues: The message may indicate that the Warehouse Task has been sent to an external system for processing, but there may be issues with the integration or communication between SAP EWM and the external system.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the EWM or the external system can lead to this status change.
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues can prevent the external system from receiving or processing the Warehouse Task.
  Processing Delays: The external system may be experiencing delays in processing the tasks, leading to a backlog.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Integration Settings: Verify the configuration settings for the integration between SAP EWM and