How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV240 - External TU number &1 no longer found in transfer table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 240

• Message text: External TU number &1 no longer found in transfer table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV240 - External TU number &1 no longer found in transfer table ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV240 External TU number &1 no longer found in transfer table typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified External Transportation Unit (TU) number in the transfer table, which is necessary for processing certain warehouse operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The External TU number may have been deleted or removed from the transfer table due to a previous operation or a data cleanup process.
  Incorrect TU Number: The TU number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Timing Issues: There may be a timing issue where the TU was processed or completed, and the system is trying to access it after it has been removed from the active transfer table.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the EWM system that affect how TUs are managed and stored.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify TU Number: Check the TU number