How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV312 - TU activity &1 can be activated / deactivated via vehicle only

/SCWM/SHP_RCV312 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 312

• Message text: TU activity &1 can be activated / deactivated via vehicle only

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/SCWM/SHP_RCV312 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV312 indicates that a Transportation Unit (TU) activity cannot be activated or deactivated unless it is done via a vehicle. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when dealing with transportation units and their associated activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is enforcing a rule that certain activities related to transportation units can only be managed through a vehicle. This is often due to the configuration of the system or the specific business processes that have been set up in your SAP EWM environment. 
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vehicle Assignment: Ensure that the transportation unit is assigned to a vehicle. If it is not, you will need to assign it to a vehicle before you can activate or deactivate the TU activity.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the appropriate transaction or function