How To Fix /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP027 - Can't perform follow-up action &1 in the background for mat. &2, batch &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Can't perform follow-up action &1 in the background for mat. &2, batch &3

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP027 - Can't perform follow-up action &1 in the background for mat. &2, batch &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP027 indicates that there is an issue with performing a follow-up action in the background for a specific material and batch in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises in scenarios where a follow-up action (like creating a transfer order, posting a goods movement, etc.) cannot be executed due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes:
  
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow follow-up actions. For example, if the batch is blocked or has been marked for deletion.
  Material Status: The material itself may have a status that prevents the action from being executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in EWM that are not set up correctly, preventing the follow-up action from being processed.
  Background Processing Limitations: The system may have limitations on what can be processed in the background, and the specific follow-up action may not be supported for