How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN256 - Batch not found in handling unit or not related to manufacturing order

/SCWM/RF_EN256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Batch not found in handling unit or not related to manufacturing order

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/SCWM/RF_EN256 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN256 indicates that a batch is not found in the handling unit or is not related to a manufacturing order. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and handling units in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Not Assigned: The batch you are trying to use may not be assigned to the handling unit you are working with.
  Incorrect Handling Unit: The handling unit may not contain the specified batch, or the batch may not be linked to the handling unit.
  Manufacturing Order Issues: The batch may not be associated with a manufacturing order, which is required for certain operations.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered the wrong batch number or handling unit number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Assignment: Verify that the batch you are trying to use is indeed assigned