How To Fix /SCWM/RFID029 - EPC &1 already exists and is assigned to another object

/SCWM/RFID029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RFID -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: EPC &1 already exists and is assigned to another object

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/SCWM/RFID029 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RFID029 EPC &1 already exists and is assigned to another object typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when dealing with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. This error indicates that the EPC (Electronic Product Code) you are trying to use is already assigned to another object in the system, which prevents you from using it for the current operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate EPC Assignment: The EPC you are trying to assign is already linked to another object (e.g., a different handling unit, product, or stock).
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the attempt to assign an EPC that is already in use.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the RFID integration or the handling of EPCs in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check EPC Assignment: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/RFID or relevant reports to check where the EPC