How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV162 - Some of the warehouse tasks for TU could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Some of the warehouse tasks for TU could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV162 - Some of the warehouse tasks for TU could not be read ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV162 indicates that there are issues with reading some of the warehouse tasks associated with a Transportation Unit (TU) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Data: The warehouse tasks may not be fully created or may have missing data, leading to issues when trying to read them.
  Status Issues: The warehouse tasks might be in a status that prevents them from being processed or read (e.g., completed, canceled).
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on the warehouse tasks due to other processes or transactions that are currently being executed.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration problems in the EWM system that affect how warehouse tasks are generated or managed.
  Database Issues: There might be underlying database issues that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Warehouse Task Status: Review the status of the warehouse tasks associated with the TU. Ensure that they are in a status that allows them to be read and processed.
  Review Data Completeness: Verify that all necessary data for the warehouse tasks is complete and correct. If any data is missing, it may need to be corrected or completed.
  Release Locks: If there are locks on the warehouse tasks, identify the processes that are holding the locks and resolve them. This may involve waiting for other transactions to complete or manually releasing locks if appropriate.
  Recreate Warehouse Tasks: If the warehouse tasks are corrupted or incomplete, consider deleting and recreating them to ensure they are generated correctly.
  Check Configuration: Review the EWM configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling warehouse tasks and TUs.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs and system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRT (for managing transportation units) or /SCWM/TO (for managing warehouse tasks) to investigate further.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on warehouse task management and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.