How To Fix /SCWM/RETURNS012 - Products of item have been processed in another work center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RETURNS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Products of item have been processed in another work center

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RETURNS012 - Products of item have been processed in another work center ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RETURNS012 indicates that the products of the item have been processed in another work center. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics execution within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Work Center Assignment: The item you are trying to process is assigned to a different work center than the one you are currently using. This can happen if the item was previously processed in a different location or work center.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the work centers and the items being processed.
  Process Flow Issues: The workflow or process flow may not be correctly set up, leading to attempts to process items in an incorrect sequence or location.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Work Center Assignment:
  
  Verify the work center assignment for