How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN498 - Product/Batch change is not allowed for Inspection Object Type &1

/SCWM/RF_EN498 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 498

• Message text: Product/Batch change is not allowed for Inspection Object Type &1

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/SCWM/RF_EN498 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN498 Product/Batch change is not allowed for Inspection Object Type &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to change the product or batch associated with an inspection object that does not allow such changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inspection Object Type Restrictions: The inspection object type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) may have restrictions that prevent changes to the product or batch. This is often due to the configuration settings in the system that dictate how inspection objects can be managed.
  Status of Inspection Object: The inspection object may be in a status that does not permit changes. For example, if the inspection has already been completed or is in a locked state, changes may not be allowed.
  Batch Management Settings: If batch management is enabled for the product, certain operations may be restricted based on the batch status or