How To Fix /SCWM/RETURNS026 - The first step of storage process &1 must be &2

/SCWM/RETURNS026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RETURNS -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The first step of storage process &1 must be &2

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/SCWM/RETURNS026 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RETURNS026 typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with returns processing. The message indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected and actual steps in the storage process for a return item.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /SCWM/RETURNS026 is triggered when the system expects a specific step in the storage process (e.g., receiving, putaway, etc.) but encounters a different step. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The warehouse process types or the sequence of steps defined in the system may not align with the actual process being executed.
  Process Flow Issues: The return process may not be following the defined workflow, leading to discrepancies in expected steps.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or incorrect data during the return process can lead to this error.
  System Customization: Custom developments or modifications in the EWM system may have altered the expected process