How To Fix /SCWM/RF_DE381 - Active PI document &1 exists and has multiple items

/SCWM/RF_DE381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_DE -

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Active PI document &1 exists and has multiple items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE381 - Active PI document &1 exists and has multiple items ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE381 Active PI document &1 exists and has multiple items typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when trying to perform a task that is not allowed due to the presence of an active Physical Inventory (PI) document that has multiple items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active PI Document: The error indicates that there is an active Physical Inventory document (identified by &1) that contains multiple items. This means that the system is currently processing or has not yet completed the inventory counting for these items.
  Conflicting Operations: The operation you are trying to perform (e.g., counting, adjusting stock, etc.) is conflicting with the active PI document. The system does not allow certain actions to be performed while a PI is active to ensure data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Complete the PI Process: The most straightforward solution is to complete the physical inventory process for the active document. This involves:
  
  Counting