How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV040 - Planning-related TU/door assignment from &1/&2 to &3/&4 has overlaps

/SCWM/SHP_RCV040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Planning-related TU/door assignment from &1/&2 to &3/&4 has overlaps

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/SCWM/SHP_RCV040 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV040 indicates that there is an issue with the planning-related Transportation Unit (TU) or door assignment in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, specifically in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when there are overlapping assignments for TUs or doors, which can lead to conflicts in the planning and execution of warehouse operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  Overlapping Time Windows: The time windows for the planned TUs or door assignments overlap, meaning that two or more TUs are trying to use the same door or resource at the same time.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that allow for overlapping assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or data imports may have resulted in conflicting assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Review the current assignments for the TUs and doors involved. Look for any overlaps in