How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN771 - Follow-up WT creation failed. Bin &2 locked by &1. Try again?

/SCWM/RF_EN771 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 771

• Message text: Follow-up WT creation failed. Bin &2 locked by &1. Try again?

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/SCWM/RF_EN771 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN771 indicates that a follow-up Warehouse Task (WT) creation has failed because the bin is locked by another user or process. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management operations where multiple users or processes may be trying to access or modify the same bin simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Bin Locking: The bin is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if another transaction is in progress that is using the same bin.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that enforce locking mechanisms for certain operations.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold the lock on the bin longer than expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Retry the Operation: Often, simply waiting a moment and trying the operation again can resolve the issue if the lock is temporary.
  Check for Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) or SM21 (to check