How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS140 - The long text can only be saved if a work step ID is assigned

/SCWM/PS_BASICS140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: The long text can only be saved if a work step ID is assigned

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/SCWM/PS_BASICS140 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS140 indicates that a long text cannot be saved because a work step ID is not assigned. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to save or modify a long text associated with a process step or work step.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a work step ID to be assigned to the long text before it can be saved. This is a validation check to ensure that the long text is associated with a specific work step, which is necessary for proper processing and tracking within the warehouse management system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Work Step Assignment: Ensure that you have assigned a valid work step ID to the long text you are trying to save. This can usually be done in the relevant transaction or screen where