How To Fix /SCWM/PI_API017 - Select no more than one handling unit status for an entry.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_API -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Select no more than one handling unit status for an entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_API017 - Select no more than one handling unit status for an entry. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_API017 Select no more than one handling unit status for an entry typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system expects only one handling unit status to be selected for a particular entry, but multiple statuses have been selected instead.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Status Selection: The most common cause of this error is that the user has selected more than one handling unit status when trying to perform an operation that requires a single status.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that allows multiple statuses to be selected when it should not.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently select multiple statuses due to a misunderstanding of the interface or the process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Status Selection: Check the handling unit status selection in the transaction or interface you are using. Ensure that only one status is selected at a time.
  Correct Data Entry: If you are entering data manually, double-check your selections to ensure that you are not inadvertently selecting multiple statuses.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP EWM administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to handling unit statuses. They may need to adjust the settings to enforce the single status selection.
  User Training: Provide training or documentation to users to help them understand how to properly select handling unit statuses to avoid this error in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling unit statuses.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on handling units and their statuses.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM that deal with handling units, such as /SCWM/HU for handling unit management.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.