How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS106 - Internal error: Removal of work step &2 from element &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Internal error: Removal of work step &2 from element &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS106 - Internal error: Removal of work step &2 from element &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS106 Internal error: Removal of work step &2 from element &1 failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with processing work steps in the warehouse management system. This error indicates that the system encountered an internal error while trying to remove a work step from a specific element (like a handling unit, task, or order).
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the work step or the element from which the work step is being removed.
  Locking Issues: The element or work step may be locked by another process, preventing the removal operation from completing successfully.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the EWM system could lead to unexpected behavior when processing work steps.
  System Bugs: There may be a bug in the SAP EWM software that is causing this internal error.
  
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