How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV186 - Action &1 not possible; open warehouse task exists for yard movement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Action &1 not possible; open warehouse task exists for yard movement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV186 - Action &1 not possible; open warehouse task exists for yard movement ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV186 Action &1 not possible; open warehouse task exists for yard movement typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to perform an action (like confirming a yard movement) while there are still open warehouse tasks associated with that movement.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of open warehouse tasks that are linked to the yard movement you are trying to process. This means that the system is preventing you from completing the action because it requires all related tasks to be either completed or canceled before proceeding.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Warehouse Tasks:
  
  Navigate to the EWM interface and check for any open warehouse tasks related to the yard movement. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for displaying warehouse tasks) or /SCWM/YARD (for yard management).
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Tasks:
  
  If you