How To Fix /SCWM/RETURNS006 - Work center &1 is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RETURNS -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Work center &1 is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RETURNS006 - Work center &1 is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RETURNS006 Work center &1 is incorrect typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with returns processing. This error indicates that the specified work center is either not defined, not active, or not correctly configured for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Work Center: The work center specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Work Center: The work center may exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  
  Configuration Issues: The work center may not be properly configured for the specific processes or activities you are trying to execute.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified work center.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Work Center:
  
  Check if the work center specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the work center configuration in SAP (Transaction code: