How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL005 - Item &1: Document &4 is already active for storage bin &2, product &3

/SCWM/PI_APPL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Item &1: Document &4 is already active for storage bin &2, product &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL005 - Item &1: Document &4 is already active for storage bin &2, product &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL005 indicates that there is an issue with the handling of a document related to a specific item in the warehouse management system (WMS). The message states that the document is already active for a particular storage bin and product, which means that the system is preventing a new operation from being processed for that item in the specified location.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another process or transaction is already using the same document for the specified storage bin and product. This could happen if multiple users or processes are trying to perform actions on the same item simultaneously.
  Incomplete Previous Transaction: A previous transaction involving the same document may not have been completed or has been left in an open state, causing the system to lock the document for further processing.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings