How To Fix /SCWM/QINSP176 - Batch change not allowed; set update mode (Cust. EWM) as asynchr. process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QINSP -

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Batch change not allowed; set update mode (Cust. EWM) as asynchr. process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP176 - Batch change not allowed; set update mode (Cust. EWM) as asynchr. process ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP176 indicates that a batch change operation is not allowed because the system is set to an update mode that does not support synchronous processing for the operation you are trying to perform. This is typically encountered in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Update Mode Configuration: The system is configured to use asynchronous processing for certain operations, which means that the batch change cannot be executed in a synchronous manner.
  Batch Management Settings: The settings related to batch management or the specific configuration of the warehouse process may not allow for the operation you are attempting.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform batch changes in the current mode.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Update Mode: 
  
  You may need to change the update mode to allow synchronous processing. This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the EWM system. Consult with your SAP Basis or EWM configuration team to adjust the settings.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and check the settings for update modes.
  
  
  
  Check Batch Management Settings:
  
  Review the batch management settings in your EWM configuration. Ensure that the settings allow for the type of batch change you are trying to perform.
  Ensure that the batch is correctly defined and that all necessary attributes are set.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform batch changes. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of EWM for more detailed information on batch management and update modes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the batch change operation again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRDI for product data management, which may help in managing batch-related settings.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/QINSP176 and successfully perform the batch change operation in SAP EWM.