How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV492 - Planned activity direction (doc. type assgd del.) is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Planned activity direction (doc. type assgd del.) is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV492 - Planned activity direction (doc. type assgd del.) is not unique ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV492 indicates that there is an issue with the planned activity direction in the context of a delivery document type that is assigned to a specific process in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there are multiple planned activity directions defined for the same delivery document type in the system. The system expects a unique mapping of the planned activity direction to the delivery document type, and when it finds multiple entries, it raises this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planned activity direction in the EWM system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path, usually found under Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Settings -> Define Planned Activity Directions.
  Review the entries for the delivery document type in question and ensure that there is only one planned activity direction assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find multiple entries for the same delivery document type, you will need to remove or adjust the duplicates to ensure that each document type has a unique planned activity direction.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to process the delivery again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to EWM and planned activity directions for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check the database tables related to planned activities.
  Tables Involved: Look into tables such as /SCWM/T_PLN_ACT for planned activities and /SCWM/T_DLV_TYPE for delivery document types to understand the relationships and configurations.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional context and troubleshooting steps for specific versions of SAP EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV492.