How To Fix /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP036 - Can't determine predecessor warehouse tasks; posting not possible

/SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Can't determine predecessor warehouse tasks; posting not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP036 - Can't determine predecessor warehouse tasks; posting not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QDEFECT_FUP036 Can't determine predecessor warehouse tasks; posting not possible typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the predecessor warehouse tasks that are necessary for completing a specific operation, which prevents the posting of the current task.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Predecessor Tasks: The warehouse task you are trying to process may depend on one or more predecessor tasks that have not been completed or do not exist.
  Task Status Issues: The status of the predecessor tasks may not be appropriate (e.g., they may be in a status that does not allow for further processing).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the predecessor tasks.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to warehouse tasks,