How To Fix /SCWM/MFS400 - No follow-up flag can be set only for scanner point

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 400

• Message text: No follow-up flag can be set only for scanner point

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MFS400 - No follow-up flag can be set only for scanner point ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS400 No follow-up flag can be set only for scanner point typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with the Mobile Framework for Supply Chain Management (MFS). This error indicates that there is an attempt to set a follow-up flag in a context where it is not applicable, specifically outside of a scanner point.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system is configured in such a way that it expects a follow-up action to be associated with a scanner point, but the current context does not meet this requirement.
  User Action: A user may be trying to set a follow-up flag in a transaction or process that does not support it.
  System Logic: The logic in the program or transaction may not be correctly identifying the context as a scanner point.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the scanner points are correctly configured in the system. Verify that the settings for the follow-up actions are appropriate for the scanner points.
  Review User Actions: Make sure that the user is performing actions in the correct context. If the follow-up flag is intended to be set, ensure that the user is operating within a scanner point.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific transaction or process to understand the requirements for setting follow-up flags.
  Debugging: If you have access to the system, you may want to debug the transaction to see where the logic fails and why it does not recognize the context as a scanner point.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this issue. Sometimes, there are known bugs or issues that have been documented by SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EWM Documentation: Review the official SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on scanner points and follow-up actions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.