How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL050 - Party entitled to dispose and owner are identical (item &1, usage &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Party entitled to dispose and owner are identical (item &1, usage &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL050 - Party entitled to dispose and owner are identical (item &1, usage &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL050 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the party entitled to dispose and the owner of a particular item in the context of warehouse management. This error typically arises in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system detects that the party entitled to dispose of the goods is the same as the owner of the goods, which is not allowed in certain scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Party and Owner: The error occurs when the system finds that the party entitled to dispose of the item is the same as the owner of that item. This can happen due to incorrect master data settings or during the creation of a delivery or transfer order.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for the same entity to be both the owner and the party entitled to dispose of the goods.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or legal requirements may dictate that the owner and the party entitled to dispose must be different entities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the item in question. Ensure that the owner and the party entitled to dispose are set correctly and are not identical.
  Adjust Configuration: If the business process allows for the same entity to be both the owner and the party entitled to dispose, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in SAP EWM to permit this scenario.
  Create a Different Party: If the business rules require that the owner and the party entitled to dispose must be different, create a new party or use an existing one that is different from the owner.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific configuration settings that may be causing this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRDI (for managing product data) or /SCWM/PRD (for product master data) to check and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  Business Process Review: It may be beneficial to review the overall business process to ensure that the roles and responsibilities regarding ownership and disposal are clearly defined and correctly implemented in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.