How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN231 - Batch maintained in EGR cannot be changed

/SCWM/RF_EN231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Batch maintained in EGR cannot be changed

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/SCWM/RF_EN231 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN231 indicates that a batch maintained in the EGR (Extended Goods Receipt) cannot be changed. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the batch is already posted or has been used in a transaction, it may be locked for further modifications.
  Batch Management Settings: The system settings for batch management may restrict changes to certain batches based on their configuration.
  Document Locking: If the batch is currently being processed in another transaction or by another user, it may be locked, preventing changes.
  EGR Process: The Extended Goods Receipt process may have specific rules that prevent changes to batches once they are entered into the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider